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Girdwood Area Facts

  • Girdwood has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • Girdwood crime rates are 46% lower than the Anchorage average
  • Cost of living in Girdwood is 18% higher than the Anchorage average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Girdwood? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Moose Meadow Park
      Girdwood Town Square Park
      Tot Lot and children’s playground
      Girdwood Park

      Entertainment

      Mt.Alyeska Tram
      Marlow Pavilion/Stage
      Girdwood Mine

      Food & Drink

      La Bodega
      Girdwood Brewing Company
      Hightower Pub

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Girdwood? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Girdwood.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      18%

      10% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Girdwood? The cost of living in Girdwood is 155/100 - which is 20% higher than Alaska.
      Girdwood
      155

      55% more expensive than average

      Anchorage
      131

      31% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Girdwood? Girdwood crime rates are 2,118, which are 19% lower than Alaska
      Total Crime
      2,118 per 100k people

      7% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 48

      7% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Girdwood? The median income in Girdwood is $115,263 which is 55% higher than Alaska.
      Median household income
      $115,263108% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $53,24679% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      100% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Girdwood a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Girdwood Health Clinic
      Providence Alaska Medical Center
      Alaska Regional Hospital
      North Star Behavorial Hospital
      Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital
      Alaska Native Medical Center Health Campus
      Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital
      Providence Extended Stay

      Pharmacies

      Providence Medical Arts Pharmacy
      Carrs
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Carrs
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Primary Care Associates
      Alaska Children's Eye and Strabismus
      Alaska Retinal Consultants
      First Care
      Alaska Urology
      Alaska Center for Dermatology
      Thomas P. Senter M.D. Dermatology
      Imaging Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are Girdwood home prices? Girdwood home prices are $523,000 - which is 103% higher than Alaska
      Median home value
      $523,000183% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,34442% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      13% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Girdwood have good schools? The Girdwood graduation rate is 100% - which is 14% higher than Alaska
      High school grad. rates
      100%

      20% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      34% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Girdwood a good place to live? Girdwood has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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