Frequently Asked Questions
Is Douglas a good place to live?
Douglas is a good place to live. Douglas is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Douglas has 2 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.5 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $100,853 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 47.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Douglas are renters, with 50.5% of residents renting and 49.5% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Douglas can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Douglas neighborhood guide.
Is Douglas, AK a safe neighborhood?
Douglas, AK is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Douglas?
The median home price in Douglas is $359,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $71,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.84%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,880 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $81K a year to afford the median home price in Douglas. The average household income in Douglas is $101K.
What are the best public schools in Douglas?
The best public schools that serve Douglas are:
- Thunder Mountain Middle School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Juneau-Douglas High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School has a B+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 19:1.
What are the best private schools in Douglas?
The best private schools that serve Douglas are:
- Juneau Montessori School has a student teacher ratio of 23:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Douglas, Juneau, AK?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Douglas, Juneau, AK?
The most popular neighborhoods near Douglas, Juneau, AK are West Juneau, Downtown Juneau, North Douglas, Salmon Creek and Mendenhall Valley.
