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- Juneau City and Borough, AK: the basics
- Rent, home values and ownership in Juneau City and Borough
- Paychecks and income spread in Juneau City and Borough
- Work, industries and travel time in Juneau City and Borough
- How Juneau City and Borough compares with nearby counties
- Towns and communities in Juneau City and Borough
- More Juneau City and Borough figures
- Reading the Juneau City and Borough data as a borrower
- Room for a loan payment in Juneau City and Borough
- A Juneau City and Borough borrower's checklist
- Licensing and complaints for Juneau City and Borough
- Related local guides
- Frequently asked questions
Juneau City and Borough, AK: the basics
Roughly 31,794 residents live in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska, 5th by population among the state's 30 counties and county equivalents. It covers 2,703 square miles of land, or about 12 people per square mile. Under the July 2023 OMB definitions, Juneau City and Borough is not part of any metropolitan area. Juneau, with about 31,794 people, is the only Census place mainly inside the county.
Rent, home values and ownership in Juneau City and Borough
A typical Juneau City and Borough rental runs $1,444 a month including utilities, which is 2% above Alaska. By the Census definition, 36% of Juneau City and Borough renters are cost-burdened. With a median value of $449,300, a typical Juneau City and Borough house costs 4.4 times what the median household earns in a year. 64% of Juneau City and Borough households own their home and 36% rent.
| Measure | Juneau City and Borough | Alaska | Median U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,444/mo | $1,419/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $449,300 | $352,900 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 64% | 67% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 36% | 45% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 29% | 29% | n/a |
Paychecks and income spread in Juneau City and Borough
At $101,661, the typical Juneau City and Borough household income is 55% above the median U.S. county ($65,681). That places it 4th among Alaska's 30 county-level areas.
| Household income | Juneau City and Borough | vs Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 12.5% | -3.7 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 36.5% | -0.8 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 35.0% | +3.1 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 16.1% | +1.4 pts |
About 12% of households earn under $35,000, while 51% clear $100,000. The poverty rate is 8.9%, 1 point lower than the state's 10.1%. Income inequality, measured by the Gini index, comes to 0.424 here. Income from any regular source can count, including Social Security, pensions and disability benefits, as long as you can document it.
Work, industries and travel time in Juneau City and Borough
Education and health care employs 25% of working residents, the largest share; public administration is next with 20%. Compared with Alaska, the county leans toward public administration (20% against 12%). Averaged over the five survey years, 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking. Long commutes are the exception here: 3% of workers spend 45 minutes or longer getting to work.
| Where residents work | Juneau City and Borough | Difference from Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.8% | +0.2 pts |
| Public administration | 20.1% | +8.2 pts |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 8.8% | -0.4 pts |
| Retail trade | 8.7% | -1.2 pts |
| Professional and administrative services | 8.3% | -0.2 pts |
| Construction | 7.5% | +0.4 pts |
Shorter commutes usually mean lower vehicle costs, which can leave more room for a payment, or for paying a loan off early.
How Juneau City and Borough compares with nearby counties
Nearest neighbors first, measured between county centers (62 to 171 miles). Income ranges from $61,406 in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area to $101,727 in Sitka City and Borough; 1 of these neighbors top Juneau City and Borough's median.
| Neighbor | Distance | Income | Rent | Own |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau City and Borough | - | $101,661 | $1,444/mo | 64% |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK | 62 mi | $61,406 | $1,014/mo | 72% |
| Haines Borough, AK | 71 mi | $86,927 | $1,087/mo | 78% |
| Skagway Municipality, AK | 92 mi | $81,136 | $1,280/mo | 71% |
| Sitka City and Borough, AK | 93 mi | $101,727 | $1,341/mo | 62% |
| Petersburg Borough, AK | 97 mi | $75,125 | $950/mo | 66% |
| Wrangell City and Borough, AK | 171 mi | $63,750 | $993/mo | 59% |
Towns and communities in Juneau City and Borough
Juneau is the only Census place mainly inside Juneau City and Borough, with about 31,794 of the county's 31,794 residents. Live in one of these Juneau City and Borough communities, or between them? This is your local guide.
| Name | Kind | Pop. | Income | Rent | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau | city and borough | 31,794 | $101,661 | $1,444 | 0 mi |
More Juneau City and Borough figures
Degree holders: 41% of adults over 25. About 8% go without health insurance.
| People and households | Juneau City and Borough | Alaska | Median county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 | 35.8 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.2% | 31.7% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 4.8% | 6.4% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 8.3% | 11.0% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 9.5% | 9.0% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 13.0% | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 8.9% | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 4.0% | 5.9% | 4.4% |
| One-way commute | Share of Juneau City and Borough workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 54.5% |
| 15 to 29 min | 37.3% |
| 30 to 44 min | 5.2% |
| 45 to 59 min | 1.2% |
| 60+ min | 1.9% |
Reading the Juneau City and Borough data as a borrower
Based on the Juneau City and Borough data above, these borrowing questions are most likely to matter locally.
- Consolidation math. With 51% at six figures, card consolidation is common; it pays only if total cost falls (guide).
- Paperwork. ID, proof of income and a bank account are the basics (requirements).
- Debt consolidation. One fixed payment can save money only if the written APR and fees beat what you pay now (guide).
Room for a loan payment in Juneau City and Borough
Lenders compare monthly debt payments with gross monthly income, the debt-to-income ratio. For a Juneau City and Borough household at the medians it works out like this; treat it as an illustration only.
- Median income divided by twelve: $8,472 before taxes
- Rent at the median, $1,444, takes 17% of that
- With a 43% ceiling, about $2,199 remains for car, card, student and any new loan payments
Subtract what you already pay on other debts. A new payment should fit in what remains, with some to spare.
A Juneau City and Borough borrower's checklist
Four checks before you sign anything:
- Know the exact dollar figure you need before talking to a lender.
- Shop at least three lenders, including one Juneau City and Borough-area credit union.
- Confirm the lender is licensed in Alaska.
- Keep a small cushion so one surprise bill does not mean another loan.
Licensing and complaints for Juneau City and Borough
Juneau City and Borough borrowers fall under statewide rules, enforced by the Alaska Division of Banking and Securities. A CFPB complaint gets forwarded to the company for a response. Statewide data and rules: Alaska guide.
Related local guides
For statewide rules and data, see the Alaska guide.
Frequently asked questions
What does a typical Juneau City and Borough household make?
About $101,661 a year at the median (ACS 2020-24), 10% above the Alaska median.
What do renters pay in Juneau City and Borough?
$1,444 a month at the median, about 17% of median household income.
Which towns does the Juneau City and Borough guide cover?
Every community in the county, unincorporated areas included. The largest of its 1 Census places: Juneau.
Does my county matter to the questionnaire?
Only your state does. Whether you live in Juneau City and Borough or elsewhere in Alaska, the same rules apply.
Is there a Juneau City and Borough office that licenses lenders?
No, licensing is statewide. In Alaska it is the Alaska Division of Banking and Securities.