Why Live in Midtown
Midtown in Anchorage is an urban neighborhood with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, providing easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Residents can visit Midtown Mall, which features stores like Nordstrom Rack, REI, and Guitar Center, or shop at local grocery stores such as Carrs, Natural Pantry, and New Sagaya Midtown Market. Dining options include Moose’s Tooth Pub & Pizzeria, known for its creative pizzas and craft beer, and Bear Paw Bar & Grill, which serves steaks, burgers, and other American fare. Housing in Midtown mainly consists of condos and townhouses, with single-family homes like modest cottages and ranch-style houses also available. Cuddy Family Midtown Park offers outdoor activities with walking trails, a pond, and a playground, while the nearby Helen Louise McDowell Sanctuary features a mile-long boardwalk through forested wetlands. Midtown’s central location allows for easy travel around Anchorage, with Seward Highway and multiple bus routes providing access to downtown and other parts of the city. Schools in the area include highly rated Rogers Park Elementary School and West High School, which offers several academic programs and extracurricular activities. Despite its urban nature, Midtown provides some green spaces for residents to enjoy. The neighborhood's proximity to various amenities and public transportation makes it a convenient place to live.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Midtown a good place to live?
Midtown is a good place to live. Midtown is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Midtown is a suburban neighborhood. Midtown has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.2 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $76,049 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 32.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Midtown are renters, with 75.7% of residents renting and 24.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Midtown can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Midtown neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Midtown?
The median home price in Midtown is $287,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $57,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.3%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,420 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $61K a year to afford the median home price in Midtown. The average household income in Midtown is $76K.
What are the best public schools in Midtown?
The best public schools that serve Midtown are:
What are the best private schools in Midtown?
The best private schools that serve Midtown are:
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Are home prices dropping in Midtown?
Yes, home prices in Midtown are down 12% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Midtown, AK
On average, homes in Midtown, Anchorage sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Midtown, Anchorage over the last 12 months is $260,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$260,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$296,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$399,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$227,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$216
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median List Price
$287,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%
