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Living in University Area, Anchorage, AK

University Area Area Facts

  • University Area has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • University Area crime rates are 11% higher than the Anchorage average
  • Cost of living in University Area is 1% lower than the Anchorage average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Castle Heights Park
      College Gate Elementary Playground
      Goose Lake Park
      Chuck Albrecht Softball Park
      Folker Park
      Tikishla Park
      Nichols Park
      Campbell Park

      Entertainment

      Alaskan Airlines Center
      Wendy Williamson Auditorium
      Out North Contemporary Art House Theatre
      Alaska Jewish Museum
      Totem Cinemas
      Alaska Dance Theatre
      Century 16 Movie Theaters
      Regal Stadium 16 Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Blue Fox Lounge
      Brown Jug Liquor
      Wendy's
      Little Caesars
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      KFC
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University Area? Of all people who commute, 3.7% take public transportation in University Area.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is University Area a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are 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