Towns are listed in alphabetical order to make it easier to find specific locations you might be interested in.
The city offers a range of housing options from downtown condos to suburban single-family homes.
Outdoor enthusiasts can access over 200 miles of trails directly from the city.
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Healthcare is comprehensive with Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital providing specialized care.
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Cordova
Cordovas stunning natural beauty and tight-knit community spirit make it a peaceful retirement destination for nature lovers.
Outdoor activities abound with world-class fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
The Cordova Community Medical Center provides basic healthcare services, while specialty care requires travel.
The small Merle K. Smith Airport offers daily flights to Anchorage, approximately a 45-minute journey.
The area features larger lot sizes, giving homeowners more space and privacy than in urban prefs.
Outdoor recreation includes fishing, hunting, and spectacular views of the Alaska Range.
The nearest major airport is in Fairbanks, approximately a 2-hour drive away.
Outdoor activities range from dog mushing to gold panning.
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services including specialty clinics.
Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy world-class fishing, hiking, and the nearby Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.
The Haines Health Center provides primary care, while serious medical issues require travel to Juneau.
The Haines Airport offers daily flights to Juneau (a 30-minute flight), which connects to major cities.
The median home price is around $350,000, with waterfront properties commanding premium prices.
Outdoor activities center around marine adventures, fishing, and exploring Kachemak Bay State Park.
South Peninsula Hospital provides quality healthcare including specialty services.
Homer Airport offers regular flights to Anchorage, approximately a 45-minute journey.
Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy immediate access to the Tongass National Forest, Mendenhall Glacier, and excellent fishing.
Bartlett Regional Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services.
Juneau International Airport is just 15 minutes from downtown, with multiple daily flights to Anchorage and Seattle.
The real estate market includes riverfront properties that are highly desirable for fishing enthusiasts.
Cultural activities center around the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center and events like the Kenai River Festival.
Central Peninsula Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services.
Outdoor activities focus on fishing, hiking the surrounding rainforest, and exploring Misty Fjords National Monument.
PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center provides comprehensive healthcare services.
The median home price is approximately $325,000, which reflects the limited supply and island location.
Cultural attractions include the Alutiiq Museum, Baranov Museum, and events celebrating the areas Russian and Native heritage.
Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center provides healthcare services, though specialized care may require travel to Anchorage.
Kodiak Airport offers multiple daily flights to Anchorage, a 45-minute journey.
The extreme weather conditions and permafrost present unique challenges for homebuyers interested in this authentic Arctic experience.
Cultural experiences center around the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center and traditional Inupiat practices.
Outdoor activities include fishing, hunting, and viewing the northern lights.
Maniilaq Health Center provides essential medical services, though specialized care requires travel to Anchorage.
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport offers daily flights to Anchorage, approximately a 1.5-hour journey.
Fairbanks International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away, offering connections to Anchorage and beyond.
The town is known for hosting the Alaska State Fair and its vibrant farming community.
Outdoor activities include hiking in Hatcher Pass, fishing in nearby streams, and exploring Matanuska Glacier.
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive healthcare services.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is approximately 50 minutes away, while Palmer Municipal Airport serves small aircraft.
The median home price is around $260,000, providing reasonable homeownership opportunities in a picturesque setting.
Outdoor adventures focus on fishing, wildlife viewing, and exploring the surrounding Tongass National Forest.
Petersburg Medical Center provides essential healthcare services.
The median home price is approximately $320,000, reflecting the premium for this scenic location.
Cultural attractions include the Alaska SeaLife Center, Seward Museum, and events like the famous Mount Marathon Race.
Outdoor activities focus on marine adventures, hiking, and exploring Kenai Fjords National Park.
Providence Seward Medical Center provides basic healthcare services.
The median home price is approximately $400,000, making it one of the more expensive Alaskan communities.
Outdoor activities include fishing, kayaking, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Edgecumbe Medical Center provides comprehensive healthcare services.
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport offers daily flights to Juneau and Seattle.
Skagway
Skagway offers retirees a well-preserved Gold Rush town with rich history and spectacular mountain and fjord scenery.
The median home price is around $315,000, though inventory is extremely limited in this small historic community.
Outdoor activities include hiking the Chilkoot Trail, exploring nearby glaciers, and taking scenic train rides.
Dahl Memorial Clinic provides basic healthcare services, while serious medical issues require travel to Juneau.
The small Skagway Airport offers flights to Juneau, with connections to larger cities.
Cultural activities center around the Kenai Peninsula College and the Soldotna Historical Society.
Central Peninsula Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services.
The Kenai Municipal Airport is just 10 minutes away, offering regular flights to Anchorage.
Talkeetna
Talkeetna offers retirees a quirky, artistic community with spectacular views of Denali and a laid-back lifestyle.
The median home price is around $280,000, providing a reasonable entry point to this charming historic village.
Outdoor activities include flightseeing tours of Denali, fishing, and hiking.
The median home price is around $265,000, offering good value considering the magnificent natural setting.
Cultural attractions include the Valdez Museum & Historical Archive and annual events like the Valdez Gold Rush Days.
Outdoor activities center around fishing, hiking, skiing, and glacier viewing.
Providence Valdez Medical Center provides basic healthcare services.
The Mat-Su Valley provides more land for development, allowing for larger properties and more space between neighbors.
Cultural activities include the Dorothy G. Page Museum and events at the Menard Sports Center.
Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy proximity to numerous lakes, the Talkeetna Mountains, and winter recreation areas.
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive healthcare services.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is approximately 50 minutes away, offering connections to destinations worldwide.
Cultural attractions include Chief Shakes Island and Tribal House and the Wrangell Museum.
Wrangell Medical Center provides basic healthcare services.
Wrangell Airport offers daily flights to Juneau and Ketchikan, with connections to larger cities.
