10 Reasons Everyone is Moving to Anchorage, Alaska.

10 Reasons Everyone is Moving to Anchorage, Alaska.
Why is everyone moving to Anchorage? This is a question a lot of people from Anchorage wonder all the time.
In my experience, it is kind of rare to find an Anchorage local that is willing to give the city a glowing review.
The website area vibe gives a letter grade for how locals feel about where they live. Anchorage gets a D-. A D-. Chicago gets a C+
Anchorage has its problems but it still can be a nice city to live in.
In the 2020 census, they had their first decade where the population declined. It went down by .2%. Not a big drop but drop nonetheless.
But, since 2020 they have started to gain population. Anchorage has grown in population by 3.2% and it is expected to continue for at least the next 6 years.

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[tlewisAK]

I've lived in Alaksa for over 40 years, and I have to say that I love it here. I've traveled a lot, but few places have the small town feel and overall friendliness that Alaska has. Living here as Long as I have, I have seen how a lot of communities have changed over the decades. Some places like Valdez, and communities along the roadway have not changed much in my lifetime, other places like Fairbanks & Anchorage have changed a ton, and yet with these changes, they maintain their small town vibe. The Anchorage metro area has roughly 500k people, and Fairbanks has about 100k people, yet when you visit these 2 cities, you would be hard pressed to believe it. You can get almost anywhere in Anchorage in about 20-30min, and often times less than that, and in Fairbanks, unless your heading to North Pole or one of the 2 military bases, you can be anywhere in town in under 10-15 min. For anyone wanting to move here, just be aware, Fairbanks is the hunting & outdoor area with few city amenities, while Anchorage is the Fishing area with more city amenities. Also, before moving here, plan on visiting for 2 weeks in the summer & 2 weeks in the dead of winter as it is better to know what you are getting into before hand. Anchorage is a bit more temperate (in comparison) to Fairbanks where it doesn't have the extreme cold or hear. Fairbanks is known for having extreme temperature (100F to -68F) I have seen many days at -40F to -60F for extended periods of time, and with the daily high being -45F on some days. Anchorage summers are beautiful with the temps in the high 70's most days, while Fairbanks says in the high 70's to mid 80's. I hope some of you who have never been here found this quick write up helpful.

[mrsjkehoe]

I live in Alaska. I love it here. I love being able to breathe, the wildlife, and the ability to just be. I love living in a snow globe during the winter, and not having to worry about dying of heat stroke in the summer. I don't live in Anchorage, but I am not a huge distance away, at least by Alaska standards. Alaska should be on every single person's bucket list to at least see, because it is stunning. You are 100% right, Alaska absolutely has some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. They don't look real sometimes! I lived in the lower 48 most of my life. I moved here over a year ago, and I will never leave, I love it that much. ♥️

[andreak]

I have been in Anchorage for four years now and Alaska is a gorgeous state, definitely worth visiting. But Anchorage is not where you want to go if you are looking for less people. There are smaller towns to investigate for that purpose. Also, these videos don't mention the lack of sunlight in the winter/seasonal depression, or the growing homeless population, the one and only road you can use to get somewhere, the sometimes huge forest fires, the earthquakes, the volume of people fishing in one area, how far you have to travel to get to other parts of the state. Definitely do your research and visit in the summer and the winter. Just to get a good idea of what you would be getting yourself into.

[dmarie]

In the winter you’ll drive to work in the dark and come home in the dark.

[nicholasharvey]

#7- All that extra sunshine that Alaskans borrow in the summer, they have to give back in winter...

[pdxmtngoat]

I worked up in Alaska for a summer tourist season when I was younger. Anchorage is alright in my opinion. Small and walkable downtown. The scenic Chugach Range in view. Alaska is a great state. So vast and beautiful. I hope to visit again.

[chuckcubbison]

I lived in Alaska for 10 years (May 2012 to April 2022). It is a spectacular place. You will see and experience things that most people only dream about. Honestly, Anchorage is a mess...but that's not reason enough NOT to move to Alaska. However, the length of the winter and the winter darkness is a real issue. If you have any hint that you may struggle with depression, especially seasonal effective disorder, this is probably not the place for you. If you value a support system of family and friends, and don't have that in place in Alaska, this is probably not the place for you. Go for it, live your dreams, but be wise about it.

[adl]

I grew up in anchorage. I was born and raised in Alaska and lived here every year of my life besides 4. I have traveled out of the state and Country many times. The people here are most definitely the most friendly welcoming people. I would definitely disagree with the comment on how good our schools are here. Growing up there was something the schools were saying l it went “No kid left behind” well Alaskan would sadly joke about every kid is left behind here. There is not very much opportunities going on for the young people growing up here. That’s why everyone leaves and comes back when they finish their College education and if they don’t I absolutely hate it for the long winters and dark nights that last the majority of the year, some come back and try and find good enough jobs to live a very chill and a lot of times boring life in a place they love. This place IS NOT for everyone. The thing this guy said about the never ending day light. That definitely happens but only for about 2 months the rest of the year is dark and cold. I moved out of anchorage after my schooling was finished and when I go back there I can hardly recognize the humble city I grew up in. All the people moving up from the lower 48 has changed the city so much and now it’s like any other US medium size city. There is a lot of homeless people that make tent city all over town. The city has become a hub in Alaska for druggies and homeless people. Yes there are nice parts of town but you will still find in any neighborhood a drug dealer or/and homeless squatters, squatting in the any woods they can find. I also think the whole move here for the pad is ridiculous because the cost to live here is so high to get everywhere from $300-3, 000 once a year hardly off set the cost of living. I love my state but there are way more things to take in to consideration then what this video is putting out so do some real research before deciding to move here. It’s not the easiest place to start up a new life, that’s for sure.

[lindabriggs]

I've never been to Alaska but have considered moving there. Back in the late 1980's, my husband I decided to get a subscription to the Anchorage Newspaper. For 6 months we charted everything, weather, food and housing costs, fuel costs and a few minor items. We lived at the time in Eastern Utah and our winters there, at time, could be brutal. But what we realized, is because Anchorage was near a gulf stream of sorts, the weather there was by far warmer in the winter than we were currently living. We also noted the taxes were practically non-existent. I don't remember why we did not move to Alaska, but I'm still living in the lower 48. Oh well.

[vagabondian]

I worked this past summer season in Alaska on the Kenai Peninsula and it was beautiful. What he said about the sunsets are true. I watched a sunset in Hope one night, and it felt like I was in a movie--breathtaking. The mosquitoes are plague-worthy, especially at night. Cooper Landing was probably my favorite town out of all the ones I visited. Great hiking trails(did have a scary bear encounter early September though), awesome fishing, secluded lake beaches to fly kites and vibe out. I don't think I would want to live in the state year-round though. Locals told me stories about a lot of sketchy and violent crime. It's a great place to introspect and find yourself, but I found myself longing for more social events. Summer Solstice is a big deal! Everyone comes out of the woodwork. Lots of the folks there are super down-to-earth. They'll lend you their canoes, take you out fishing, show you the sights, invite you to a barbecue, and they'll lend a helping hand if you're ever in the mud--something rare depending on what part of the country you're in.

[birdofpassage]

I moved to Anchorage literally a few months before COVID hit but I also have some extended visits. It was mentioned in an earlier video that people found cabin fever to be a drag but I honestly truly enjoy staring out the window with an extra cup of tea and watch the dramatic scenery during the winters

[Landonmoto]

I live in Anchorage and I wish people would stop pimping out Alaska based on PFD, because it will be going away in a few years (or less) because Alaska is in economic shambles...they’re also proposing adding an income tax to help with state “affordable real estate”? Wow, Anchorage is overpriced in real estate...the funniest one to me is ”sunshine” wait, what?!?!?!?! Anchorage is cloudy and rains CONSTANTLY in the Anchorage school system is someone who lives here, this video is frustrating because it’s so

[sammyafe]

Born and raised in Anchorage and yes the title of this video is some what baffling but yes we do need more folks here. We just had a single day snow fall we haven't seen since Royal Fork was still in town. Expecting another 12 inch+ of snow later on today at 9am. I drive tours in the summer and I can confirm the scenery. Hope you guys consider Alaska

[patticampana]

I have a friend that lives in Windsor and would never leave. She and her husband watch your channel! Yep, Briggs you are respected all over this great country✌️

[kimberlyfowler]

I lived in Anchorage 40 years, people used to be friendly and helpful, the more people come here the ruder people are becoming, people need to let Alaska change them, not come and change Alaska

[markw]

The mayor and city council need to put their differences aside and work together to resolve the crime and homelessness problems.

[mikeroads]

My son moved there from Hilo Hawaii and my cousin moved there from Florida. I fear that there is an errant and defective gene in the family pool. Another good video, thanks!

[codyferguson]

I love Anchorage. I honestly have everything I need to live a happy life, plus some. Culture, subsistence, modern city features, nature. These things are important to me, and Anchorage provides them all.

[JaymiUkulele]

Celebrating 10 years as a resident this coming June. Thank you for this video! It's good to see why I choose to live here.

[ivansbaby]

Hey Briggs I hope your having a great day great video GOT IT GET IT GOOD I love it