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7cities listedof 4,183 in the US $97,183typical household income▲ 20% above US $1,489typical rent per monthNear US average Anchoragelargest citypop. 289k

Typical = the middle value across the cities listed here. Census ACS 5-year estimates.

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Cities with their own police data · US average 329 per 100k (2025)

All cities in Alaska

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Anchorage	289k	$103,284	$1,489	3.9%
Fairbanks	32k	$73,534	$1,496	4.5%
Juneau	32k	$101,661	$1,444	3.4%
Knik-Fairview	20k	$96,437	$1,588	5.1%
Badger	19k	$97,183	$1,629	4.1%
College	12k	$83,895	$1,454	4.1%
North Lakes	10k	$101,679	$1,441	5.1%