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Anchorage Municipality, AK market data
How Anchorage Municipality compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 287,155
- −1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 108,597
- Median household income
- $103,284
- +21.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $395,900
- Jobs located here
- n/a
- Highest market score
- 81
- Convenience stores, #137 of 2,261 scored counties
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What this means
Anchorage Municipality has an estimated 287,155 people and 108,597 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Anchorage Municipality declined 1.3%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Anchorage Municipality is $103,284, 28% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 21.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Anchorage Municipality runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 149, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (93).
Of the business types scored in Anchorage Municipality, convenience stores (81), grocery and convenience stores (79) and tire shops (75) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #137 of 2,261 scored counties.
Anchorage Municipality is part of the Anchorage metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for coffee shops and cafes (90% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for funeral homes (57% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Anchorage Municipality
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Anchorage Municipality with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores | 81 | #137 of 2,261 | 41 | 3.8 | $17.5M | 222 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 79 | #199 of 2,402 | 154 | 14.2 | $4.7M | 138 | 30 |
| Tire shops | 75 | #158 of 1,530 | 19 | 1.7 | $6M | 241 | 9 |
| Pest control | 74 | #55 of 699 | 5 | 0.5 | $32.5M | 318 | 7 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 73 | #40 of 479 | 5 | 0.5 | $22.9M | 167 | 3 |
| Pet stores | 72 | #137 of 974 | 21 | 1.9 | $6M | 132 | 7 |
| Veterinarians | 72 | #228 of 1,485 | 31 | 2.9 | $4.1M | 149 | 27 |
| Grocery stores | 72 | #358 of 2,070 | 66 | 6.1 | $10.9M | 117 | 25 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 68 | #246 of 1,707 | 49 | 4.5 | $7.2M | 151 | 89 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 67 | #273 of 1,327 | 27 | 2.5 | $4.2M | 137 | 20 |
| Child care and preschools | 67 | #332 of 1,611 | 57 | 5.2 | $1.6M | 164 | 66 |
| Pet businesses | 66 | #418 of 2,200 | 104 | 9.6 | $1.2M | 138 | 62 |
| Gas stations | 66 | #506 of 2,358 | 60 | 5.5 | $4.7M | 197 | 46 |
| Home inspectors | 65 | #87 of 415 | 5 | 0.5 | Index only | 166 | 7 |
| Barbershops | 65 | #330 of 1,356 | 41 | 3.8 | $3.1M | 163 | 7 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 61 | #439 of 1,461 | 39 | 3.6 | $3.2M | 127 | 28 |
| Gyms | 61 | #476 of 1,792 | 88 | 8.1 | $1.7M | 134 | 42 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 59 | #212 of 777 | 24 | 2.2 | $6.4M | 157 | 42 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 59 | #484 of 1,493 | 47 | 4.3 | $3.5M | 118 | 107 |
| Funeral homes | 59 | #496 of 1,472 | 10 | 0.9 | $1.2M | 170 | 8 |
| Pizza | 58 | #709 of 2,090 | 85 | 7.8 | $5.9M | 115 | 223 |
| Home repair trades | 57 | #693 of 2,057 | 121 | 11.1 | $2.9M | 120 | 211 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 57 | #848 of 2,222 | 142 | 13.1 | $3.5M | 115 | 223 |
| Dry cleaners | 56 | #203 of 507 | 8 | 0.7 | $28.2M | 180 | 14 |
| Roofing and gutters | 56 | #440 of 1,177 | 30 | 2.8 | $11.7M | 139 | 33 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 56 | #758 of 2,088 | 176 | 16.2 | $871K | 132 | 83 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 55 | #513 of 1,334 | 64 | 5.9 | $2.4M | 119 | 41 |
| Auto repair and car care | 54 | #1,022 of 2,401 | 379 | 34.9 | $302K | 112 | 158 |
| Hair salons | 53 | #1,012 of 2,339 | 269 | 24.8 | $467K | 109 | 62 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 52 | #767 of 1,771 | 78 | 7.2 | $2.1M | 124 | 227 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 51 | #418 of 887 | 43 | 4.0 | Index only | 130 | 26 |
| Auto repair shops | 51 | #1,135 of 2,378 | 227 | 20.9 | $504K | 113 | 122 |
| Nail salons | 50 | #699 of 1,328 | 62 | 5.7 | $2M | 121 | 35 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 50 | #1,163 of 2,405 | 657 | 60.5 | $759K | 114 | 218 |
| Laundromats | 49 | #392 of 785 | 20 | 1.8 | $11.3M | 90 | 7 |
| Insurance agencies | 49 | #1,134 of 2,272 | 121 | 11.1 | $1.6M | 130 | 78 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 47 | #739 of 1,302 | 47 | 4.3 | $3.4M | 109 | 33 |
| Property management | 46 | #523 of 910 | 47 | 4.3 | Index only | 83 | 53 |
| Car washes and detailing | 45 | #847 of 1,451 | 48 | 4.4 | $2.4M | 95 | 21 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 44 | #1,031 of 1,656 | 82 | 7.6 | $2M | 110 | 280 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 43 | #1,169 of 1,889 | 109 | 10.0 | $4.6M | 110 | 142 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 43 | #1,486 of 2,405 | 1,294 | 119.2 | $385K | 104 | 579 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 42 | #1,617 of 2,385 | 530 | 48.8 | $237K | 112 | 143 |
| House cleaning | 40 | #592 of 847 | 26 | 2.4 | $6.2M | 98 | 113 |
| Electricians | 40 | #824 of 1,160 | 42 | 3.9 | $8.4M | 70 | 89 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 40 | #1,395 of 2,087 | 183 | 16.9 | $1.2M | 97 | 99 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 38 | #1,587 of 2,210 | 258 | 23.8 | $874K | 99 | 120 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 37 | #1,401 of 1,886 | 151 | 13.9 | $1.1M | 108 | 152 |
| Spas and skin care | 36 | #1,390 of 1,769 | 147 | 13.5 | $855K | 98 | 39 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 36 | #1,805 of 2,176 | 389 | 35.8 | Index only | 103 | 160 |
| Real estate | 35 | #1,870 of 2,229 | 484 | 44.6 | Index only | 104 | 288 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 35 | #1,880 of 2,394 | 952 | 87.7 | $168K | 110 | 626 |
| Chiropractors | 34 | #1,175 of 1,490 | 98 | 9.0 | $1.6M | 68 | 59 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 31 | #273 of 325 | 10 | 0.9 | $16M | 65 | 17 |
| Physical therapy | 31 | #1,185 of 1,422 | 93 | 8.6 | $1.7M | 72 | 85 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 27 | #1,839 of 2,063 | 227 | 20.9 | $2.2M | 59 | 133 |
Household spending in Anchorage Municipality
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $114.4M | $1,054 | 110 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $281.6M | $2,593 | 100 |
| Food away from home | $498.7M | $4,592 | 113 |
| Groceries | $718.3M | $6,615 | 105 |
| Personal care products and services | $125.7M | $1,158 | 115 |
| Child care and other personal services | $93.8M | $864 | 149 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $153.2M | $1,411 | 144 |
| Medical and dental services | $159.9M | $1,473 | 114 |
| Pets | $125.7M | $1,157 | 127 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $225.6M | $2,077 | 101 |
| Vehicle insurance | $197.7M | $1,820 | 93 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $352.3M | $3,244 | 108 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $162.4M | $1,496 | 106 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.2B | $20,054 | 120 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Anchorage Municipality
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 287,155−1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 108,597
- Median age
- 36.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 64%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 1,707 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 169
- Median household income
- $103,284+21.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $132,200
- Median home value
- $395,900
- Jobs located here
- n/a
- Daytime population
- n/aResidents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Anchorage Municipality, AK growing?
Population estimates put Anchorage Municipality at 287,155 people in 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 108,597 households. Median household income rose 21.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Anchorage Municipality, AK spend?
Households in Anchorage Municipality spend about $2.2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $718.3M on groceries and $498.7M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Anchorage Municipality spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 149, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (93).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Anchorage Municipality, AK?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Anchorage Municipality are for convenience stores (81), grocery and convenience stores (79) and tire shops (75). Anchorage Municipality ranks #137 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
How does Anchorage Municipality, AK compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Anchorage Municipality is $103,284 a year, 28% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $395,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Anchorage Municipality has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for coffee shops and cafes (90% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for funeral homes (57% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Anchorage Municipality, each ranked against other counties.
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