Alaska Anchorage

Municipality of Anchorage.

The Municipality of Anchorage is home to 42% of Alaska's residents and possesses excellent air, road, rail and seaport connections. Located in the northeast corner of Cook Inlet, the 1,700 square mile Municipality is bordered to the north and west by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, to the east by the Valdez-Cordova Census Area, and to the south by the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Communities located within the Municipality include Eklutna, Chugiak, Eagle River, Rainbow, Indian, Bird Creek, Girdwood and Portage. In addition, two military bases operate within Municipal boundaries.

Anchorage AK Municipal Taxes:

• Sales Tax: Not at this time,
• Property Tax: 16.37 mills
      (avg. of 44 service areas),
• Anchorage City Tax Rates:
  • 12% Bed tax;
  • 8% Rental Car;
  • Airport Rental Car Pickup,
        $4.87 Per Day Additional Fee.
        11.11% Anchorage airport rental tax.
  • $1.30 Cigarette Tax (per pack);
  • 45% Other Tobacco Products.

Anchorage Real Estate

• Median Home Price, First Quarter of 2007: $320,787
• Home Price Gain (2005-2006): 13.8%
• Home on Market during 2006: Averages 1100 to 1300

State of Alaska Tax Rates:

• State Income Tax Rate: N/A
• State Sales Tax: N/A
• State Gas Tax: .08¢ per gallon.

Anchorage, the largest city in the State of Alaska, is located in what Alaskan's call “Southcentral Alaska” at the head of Cook Inlet. It takes around 3 hour flight time to reach Anchorage International Airport from Seattle. Anchorage is located at the foot of the Chugach Mountains where the land meet the sea, or Cook Inlet to be more procise. The area encompasses 1,697.2 sq. miles of land and 263.9 sq. miles of water. The average temperatures in January range from 8 to 21 degrees Fahrenheit. In July, average temperatures range from 51 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Annual precipitation is 15.9 inches and annual snowfall is 69 inches.

The major airports inside Anchorage include the State-owned Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and Lake Hood Float Plane Base, the Municipality owned Merrill Field, and U.S. Army and Air Force facilities. The Port of Anchorage handles 85% of the general cargo for the Alaska Railbelt area. There are five terminal berths, with 3,488 linear feet available. Several barge and trucking companies are available. The Alaska Railroad connects Anchorage to Seward, Whittier and Fairbanks.

Vacation Guide to the Anchorage Borough.

Anchorage has a long history of cultural diversity. Many of the residents participate in nearby recreational and subsistence activities. Anchorage has over 162 parks, including 10 large reserves. Recreation activities include downhill and cross-country skiing, ice hockey, fishing, golf, swimming, hiking, biking and camping. The George Sullivan Sports Arena, Alaska Performing Arts Center, Egan Convention Center and many other facilities host cultural and entertainment events.

Health Care, public and private providers of the Anchorage Municipality.

Local hospitals or health clinics include Alaska Regional Hospital; Providence Alaska Medical Center; Alaska Native Medical Center; Elmendorf AFB 3rd Medical Group; U.S. Army Medical Clinic - Fort Richardson; Air National Guard Medical Squadron - Kulis, Alaska Native, Alaska Regional, Providence and Elmendorf AFB Hospitals are qualified acute care facilities. Ft. Richardson provides emergency support only. There are numerous public and private providers of specialized care. The Municipality provides the Safe Cities Program (community service patrol) and other services Auxiliary health care is provided by Anchorage Fire Dept./EMS; Chugiak Vol. Fire; Elmendorf AFB 3rd Medical Group;Ft. Richardson Medical; Air Nat'l Guard/Kulis Medical Squadron; Girdwood Fire & Rescue.