Livability Score

50
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Three Bears
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Beach Lake Park
Park
Loretta French Park
Park
Peter's Creek Park
Park
Russel Oberg Soccer Park
Park
Lampert Park
Park
Mouth of Peter's Creek Park
Park
Tonjess Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Three Bears Shell Fuel
Convenience Store
Spenard Builders Supply
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Birchwood.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Birchwood is 152/100 - which is 18% higher than Alaska.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Birchwood crime rates are 3,155 per 100k, which is 24% higher than Alaska
Property Crime
2,227 crimes per 100k
D
Violent Crime
927 crimes per 100k
F
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employment A+

The median income in Birchwood is $109,344 - which is 47% higher than Alaska.
Med. Household Income
$109,344
A+
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
A+
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Station 31 Chugiak VFRD
Fire Station
Station 33 (Hill)
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Birchwood home prices are $436,200 - which is 70% higher than Alaska
Home Price
$436,200
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
26%
A+
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio)
D+
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schools B-

The Birchwood graduation rate is 93% - which is 7% higher than Alaska
School Test Scores
54%
D
High School Grad. Rates
93%
A+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Birchwood Abc Elementary
Birchwood Christian School
Chugiak Elementary
Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr.
Fire Lake Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Chugiak High School
Birchwood Christian School
Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr.
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Birchwood? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Beach Lake Park
      Loretta French Park
      Peter's Creek Park
      Russel Oberg Soccer Park
      Lampert Park
      Mouth of Peter's Creek Park
      Tonjess Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Birchwood? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Birchwood.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      16% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      8% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Birchwood a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Girdwood Health Clinic
      Providence Alaska Medical Center
      Alaska Regional Hospital
      North Star Behavorial Hospital
      Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital
      Alaska Native Medical Center Health Campus
      Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital
      Providence Extended Stay

      Pharmacies

      Providence Medical Arts Pharmacy
      Carrs
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Carrs
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Primary Care Associates
      Alaska Children's Eye and Strabismus
      Alaska Retinal Consultants
      First Care
      Alaska Urology
      Alaska Center for Dermatology
      Thomas P. Senter M.D. Dermatology
      Imaging Associates