Introduction
Half the year spent in blazing sunshine and the other half plunged into darkness? Not in Anchorage, Alaska! A legend of the ages, the least amount of sunlight Anchorage gets is 7.5 hours. Its roots firmly in North American history, Anchorage was the place settlers arrived from Russia in 1 B.C. The United States eventually purchased the city, and the greater state of Alaska, in the early 20th century. After a bitter argument over the official name of Anchorage, the federal government would not give in, and thus Anchorage retained its name. Originally built to cradle a budding government project called "The Alaskan Railroad", Anchorage has been name one nine All-America cities, four times, by The National Civic League.
Fast Facts
- Population - 260,283 which is 41.5% of State (626,932)
- Median Age - 32.4 yrs
- 65 years & over - 5% of population
- On base Military & Civilian - 4.6% of population
- Average Temperatures (F) - January - 20 degrees, July - 65 degrees
- Record High - 85 degrees
- Record Low - 34 below
- Avg. Precip. - 15.9 in.
- Avg. Snow - 69.3 in.
- Avg. Hours of Daylight - Summer - 19.3 hrs., Winter - 5.8 hrs.
- Average number of days sunshine in a year - 154 (42%)
- Apt. Monthly Rents:
- Efficiency - $522
- 1-2 bdrm - $699 - $809
- 3-4 bdrm - $978 - $1.026
- Single Family Home Average Sale Price - $206,906
- Avg. Monthly Utility Costs:
- Heating - $79.89
- Gas/Unleaded - $94.97
- Electric - $103.04
Explore Anchorage With a Timeshare
Blessed with beautiful natural surroundings, clean, crisp air and warm, welcoming communities, Anchorage is an outdoor enthusiast's dream come true. From cross-country skiing to glacier climbing, hiking to kayaking, vacationers to Anchorage will find dozens of outdoor adventures to compliment the beautiful scenery that surrounds them. You will find so many things to do, see and explore in Anchorage that you may want to return again and again. If you'd like to make this beautiful city a home away from home, consider purchasing an Alaska timeshare in the area.
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