Alaska's Communities

Anchorage

Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, is located in south-central Alaska at the head of Cook Inlet. A unique blend of beauty and metropolitan, Anchorage is truly a remarkable place to call home. There are approximately 300,000 residents in Anchorage and it serves as the financial, communications, and transportation hub of Alaska. Anchorage area offers 228 city-maintained parks, miles of hiking and bike trails, golf courses and a ski area. Commute time is minimal between Anchorage’s suburban neighborhoods and downtown. Homes for sale averaged $291,013 in 2005*. Whether you are seeking a single family home, town home, condominium, or luxury home, almost all neighborhoods in Anchorage boast mountain views and access to nature.

Eagle River, Chugiak, Birchwood, Peter's Creek

Between Fort Richardson Army Base and the Chugiak State Park, are the quaint towns of Eagle River, Chugiak, Birchwood and Peter’s Creek. These areas exude small time charm while still being close to the big city of Anchorage.  There are approximately 30,000 residents in the Eagle River/Chugiak area. There is a wealth of outdoor activities including cross-country skiing, ice hockey, golf, swimming, and camping

A family friendly community, there are eight schools located in the Eagle River and Chugiak area.  Eagle River features multi-family homes, and single-family homes, mobile homes, condos, and zero-lot lines.  Suitable land for building continues to be widely available and the area's growth rate continues to climb.

Wasilla

Wasilla is the commercial and retail center for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in south-central Alaska. The area, considered Alaska’s breadbasket because it is the state’s major agricultural region, is often called the Mat-Su Valley.  This area is the fastest growing region in Alaska indicated by statistics for population, employment, housing construction, in-migration, and highway travel. Wasilla is at an advantageous location along the George Parks Highway and the Alaska Railroad making it a strategic link between Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska’s largest population centers and transportation hubs. Many residents make the manageable 50-minute commute between Wasilla and Anchorage daily.  Many Alaskans consider Wasilla to be just the right size, large enough to have metropolitan facilities and small enough to provide small-town living.  The active, family-based population enjoys affordable land and housing.

Palmer

Palmer is located in the heart of Alaska, the Matanuska Valley, 45 miles northeast of Anchorage. Nestled between the Talkeetna and Chugach mountain ranges, Palmer benefits from rich soil and breathtaking mountain views.  Palmer lies along the Glenn Highway, east of Wasilla.  While Palmer has seen slower growth than neighboring Wasilla, it has retained the small-town feel and charm that sets it apart and draws visitors year after year.