Each measure provides insight into different aspects of neighborhood livability for affluent residents.
This is not subjective opinion but data-driven analysis of Alaskas least luxurious neighborhoods.
Tanaina
Tanaina ranks as the 25th worst luxury neighborhood in Alaska with a moderate Overall Luxury Score of 43.55.
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It has a decent Urban Sophistication score of 41.30, suggesting reasonable access to cultural amenities.
The Retirement Score is average at 34.83.
The median home price in Tanaina is approximately $375,000.
Campbell Park
Campbell Park has an Overall Luxury Score of 43.49, placing it 24th on our list.
The Retirement Score is below average at 21.56.
The median home price in Campbell Park is around $320,000.
Town Center
Town Center ranks 23rd with an Overall Luxury Score of 43.17.
It also has strong scores for Retirement (56.78) and Vacation Home potential (77.68).
The median home price in Town Center is approximately $385,000.
The Retirement Score is decent at 43.37.
The median home price in this area is approximately $340,000.
Knik Fairview
Knik Fairview ranks 21st with an Overall Luxury Score of 42.51.
Its Urban Sophistication score is 32.30, with a relatively good Quiet Score of 61.12.
The Retirement Score is lower at 21.62.
The median home price in Knik Fairview is approximately $325,000.
Meadow Lakes
Meadow Lakes has an Overall Luxury Score of 41.80, placing it at number 20.
The Retirement Score is average at 35.04.
The median home price in Meadow Lakes is approximately $310,000.
Midtown
Midtown ranks 19th with an Overall Luxury Score of 41.25.
It has a moderate Urban Sophistication score (30.11) and a below-average Quiet Score (37.09).
The Retirement Score is quite low at 15.92.
The median home price in Midtown is approximately $330,000.
Northeast Anchorage
Northeast Anchorage is 18th with an Overall Luxury Score of 40.70.
The Retirement Score is also low at 15.37.
The median home price in Northeast Anchorage is approximately $315,000.
Kodiak West
Kodiak West ranks 17th with an Overall Luxury Score of 39.68.
It also scores well for retirement potential (62.61).
The median home price in Kodiak West is approximately $360,000.
It has the highest Urban Sophistication score (49.29) among the neighborhoods in this range.
The Quiet Score is moderate at 39.71, while the Retirement Score is quite low at 12.15.
The median home price here is approximately $345,000.
Russian Jack Park
Russian Jack Park ranks 15th with an Overall Luxury Score of 38.36.
It has a moderate Urban Sophistication score (32.13) but a very low Quiet Score (17.03).
The Retirement Score is also quite low at 12.85.
The median home price in Russian Jack Park is approximately $290,000.
Wasilla North
Wasilla North is 14th with an Overall Luxury Score of 36.79.
It has a low Urban Sophistication score (20.27) and an average Quiet Score (49.94).
The Retirement Score is moderate at 32.04.
The median home price in Wasilla North is approximately $305,000.
Spenard Acres
Spenard Acres ranks 13th with an Overall Luxury Score of 36.77.
The median home price in Spenard Acres is approximately $295,000.
Susitna
Susitna comes in at number 12 with an Overall Luxury Score of 36.71.
It also performs well for Retirement (46.92) and Vacation Home potential (76.60).
The median home price in Susitna is approximately $335,000.
Fairview West
Fairview West ranks 11th with an Overall Luxury Score of 35.89.
The median home price in Fairview West is approximately $285,000.
Centennial Park
Centennial Park is 10th with an Overall Luxury Score of 34.63.
The median home price in Centennial Park is approximately $280,000.
Downtown
Downtown ranks 9th with an Overall Luxury Score of 33.86.
It has a moderate Urban Sophistication score (28.51) and an average Quiet Score (47.07).
The Retirement Score is below average at 25.88.
The median home price in Downtown is approximately $355,000.
DeBarr Vista
DeBarr Vista is 8th with an Overall Luxury Score of 32.45.
The median home price in DeBarr Vista is approximately $275,000.
Wonder Park
Wonder Park ranks 7th with a significantly lower Overall Luxury Score of 25.97.
The median home price in Wonder Park is approximately $265,000.
Airport Heights
Airport Heights comes in at number 6 with a low Overall Luxury Score of 24.14.
The median home price in Airport Heights is approximately $270,000.
Nikiski / Salamatof
Nikiski / Salamatof ranks 5th with a low Overall Luxury Score of 23.36.
It also performs well for retirement potential (55.66).
The median home price in Nikiski / Salamatof is approximately $295,000.
Bjerremark
Bjerremark is 4th with a very low Overall Luxury Score of 20.66.
The median home price in Bjerremark is approximately $250,000.
Mountain View
Mountain View ranks 3rd worst with an Overall Luxury Score of 19.64.
The median home price in Mountain View is approximately $230,000.
The median home price in Mountain View East is approximately $220,000.
Basher
Basher ranks as the absolute worst luxury neighborhood in Alaska with an Overall Luxury Score of 0.00.
It has virtually no Urban Sophistication (0.38) and a very poor Retirement Score (4.70).
The median home price in Basher is approximately $215,000.
