Livability Score

63
/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
AK Sweet Cup
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Totem Cinemas
Cinema
Alaskan Airlines Center
Stadium
Regal Stadium 16 Cinema
Cinema
Out North Contemporary Art House Theatre
Theatre Arts
Wendy Williamson Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Museum
Alaska Jewish Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (1) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Brown Jug Liquor
Alcohol
Little Caesars
Fast Food
BurgerFi
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Cabin Tavern
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Blue Fox Lounge
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
AAFES Food Court
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Campbell Creek Science Center
Community Centre
APU Recreation and Exercise Hall
Gym
Mountainview Boy's and Girl's Club
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Carrs
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Carrs
Grocery Store
Red Apple
Grocery Store
DECA Commissary
Grocery Store
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
Bakery
Parks (10) A+
Scenic Park
Park
Arnold L Muldoon Park
Park
Chugach Foothills Park
Park
Baxter Bog
Park
Little Dipper Park
Park
Windsong Park
Park
College Gate Elementary Playground
Playground
Chanshtnu Muldoon Park
Park
Nunaka Valley Park
Park
Castle Heights Park
Park
Valley Street Park
Park
Russian Jack Springs Park
Park
Standish Park
Park
Far North Bicentennial Park
Park
Ira Walker Park
Park
Chuck Albrecht Softball Park
Park
Turpin Park
Park
San Antonio Park
Park
Pena Fields
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Goose Lake Park
Park
Campbell Park
Park
Nichols Park
Park
David Rose Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Nursery and Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Chevron
Convenience Store
Holiday Gas Station
Convenience Store
Fashion City
Clothing
GCI Store
Electronics
Shell
Convenience Store
Holiday
Convenience Store
Yankee Barber Shop V
Hairdresser
Yankee Barber Shop VI
Hairdresser
Tudor Square
Mall
Best Buy
Electronics
A Head of Time
Hairdresser
Target
Department Store
Yankee Barber Shop I
Hairdresser
Kohl's
Department Store
PetSmart
Pets
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Old Navy
Clothing
UAA Bookstore
Books
Lowe's
Home Improvement
AAFES Shoppette (24/7)
Convenience Store
Top Notch Brows
Beauty
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Northway Mall
Mall
Mountain View Wings
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Fairview (A+)

2. Rogers Park (B-)

3. Tudor Area (C+)

4. Mountain View (D)

5. Northeast (D-)

commute A

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Scenic Foothills.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations A+
Northern Lights & Augustine ESE
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Augustine ESE
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Augustine WNW
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Augustine WNW
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Muldoon WNW
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Muldoon WNW
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Patterson ESE
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Patterson ESE
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Augustine WNW
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Patterson WNW
Bus Stop
Muldoon & Northern Lights NNW
Bus Stop
Muldoon & Northern Lights NNE
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Brittany ESE
Bus Stop
Muldoon & Northern Lights NNW
Bus Stop
Muldoon & Northern Lights NNW
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Brittany ESE
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Brittany WNW
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Cimmaron ESE
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Cimmaron ESE
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Cimmaron WNW
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Cimmaron WNW
Bus Stop
Muldoon & Wildbrook CT SSW
Bus Stop
Muldoon & Wildbrook CT SSW
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Baxter ESE
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Baxter ESE
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. University Area (A+)

2. North Star (A+)

3. Northeast (A+)

4. Spenard (A+)

5. Midtown (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Scenic Foothills is 130/100 - which is equal to Alaska.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Midtown (B-)

2. Mountain View (B-)

3. Government Hill (B-)

4. Downtown (C+)

5. Turnagain Arm (D)

crime F

Scenic Foothills crime rates are 4,179 per 100k, which is 64% higher than Alaska
Property Crime
2,950 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,228 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Bear Valley (C-)

2. Hillside East (C-)

3. Rabbit Creek (C-)

4. Mid-Hillside (D+)

5. South Addition (D)

employment A+

The median income in Scenic Foothills is $93,003 - which is 25% higher than Alaska.
Med. Household Income
$93,003 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Scenic Foothills (A+)

2. Abbott Loop (A+)

3. Eagle River Valley (A+)

4. Portage Valley (A+)

5. Turnagain Arm (A+)

health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Firestation 14
Fire Station
Alaska State Trooper Headquarters
Police
EMPOWER PHYSICAL THERAPY
Clinic
FAMILY MEDICAL DENTAL CENTER
Clinic
CAPSTONE CLINIC
Clinic
Alaska State Trooper Headquarters
Police
Gregorin Dental
Dentist
Urgent Care Medical Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Firestation 6
Fire Station
Alaska State Crime Lab
Police
Providence Extended Stay
Hospital
Alaska Native Medical Center Health Campus
Hospital
Anchorage Police Department
Police
Anchorage Police Dept
Police
Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital
Hospital
Providence Medical Arts Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Providence Alaska Medical Center
Hospital
Alaska Center for Dermatology
Doctor
Alaska Urology
Doctor
Alaska Heart Institute
Clinic
Providence Crisis Recovery Center
Clinic
Alaska Surgery Center
Doctor
Imaging Associates
Doctor
Firestation 3
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bayshore-Klatt (A+)

2. Eagle River (A+)

3. Mountain View (A+)

4. Scenic Foothills (A+)

5. Taku-Campbell (A+)

housing A+

Scenic Foothills home prices are $259,075 - which is 1% higher than Alaska
Home Price
$259,075 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
-2% C
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A-
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Campbell Park (A+)

2. Hillside East (A+)

3. Russian Jack Park (A+)

4. Sand Lake (A+)

5. Eagle River (A+)

schools B-

The Scenic Foothills graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than Alaska
School Test Scores
40% F
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (3) A
Scenic Park Elementary
Anchorage Stream Academy
Susitna Elementary
Baxter Elementary
Anchorage Waldorf School
Anchorage Christian Schools
Chester Valley Elementary
Highland Academy Charter
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
College Gate Elementary
Nunaka Valley Elementary
Winterberry School
Creekside Park Elementary
Ptarmigan Elementary
Russian Jack Elementary
Muldoon Elementary
Starbright Early Learning Center
Williwaw Elementary
Whaley School
Wonder Park Elementary
Kasuun Elementary
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Pacific Northern Academy
High Schools (0) F
Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H.
Anchorage Christian Schools
Highland Academy Charter
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
East High School
Alaska Middle College School
Whaley School
King Career Center
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Bartlett High School
Crossroads School
Service High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Rogers Park (A+)

2. Mid-Hillside (A)

3. Girdwood (A)

4. Tudor Area (A)

5. Huffman-O'malley (A)

ratings C-

Scenic Foothills has an overall rating of 62% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes C-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Rogers Park (A+)

2. Bear Valley (A+)

3. Huffman-O'malley (A+)

4. Portage Valley (A)

5. Mountain View (A)

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Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, AK Area Guide

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Scenic Foothills Area Facts

  • Scenic Foothills has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Scenic Foothills crime rates are 7% higher than the Anchorage average
  • Cost of living in Scenic Foothills is 1% lower than the Anchorage average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Scenic Park
      Arnold L Muldoon Park
      Chugach Foothills Park
      Baxter Bog
      Little Dipper Park
      Windsong Park
      College Gate Elementary Playground
      Chanshtnu Muldoon Park

      Entertainment

      Totem Cinemas
      Alaskan Airlines Center
      Regal Stadium 16 Cinema
      Out North Contemporary Art House Theatre
      Wendy Williamson Auditorium
      Alaska Native Heritage Center
      Alaska Jewish Museum

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Brown Jug Liquor
      Little Caesars
      BurgerFi
      Krispy Kreme
      Wingstop
      Taco Bell
      Arby's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Scenic Foothills? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Scenic Foothills.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      7% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Scenic Foothills? The cost of living in Scenic Foothills is 130/100 - which is equal to Alaska.
      Scenic Foothills
      130

      30% more expensive than average

      Anchorage
      131

      31% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Scenic Foothills? Scenic Foothills crime rates are 4,179, which are 64% higher than Alaska
      Total Crime
      4,179 per 100k people

      80% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      80% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -16%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Scenic Foothills? The median income in Scenic Foothills is $93,003 which is 25% higher than Alaska.
      Median household income
      $93,00368% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,35235% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      54% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Scenic Foothills 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Scenic Foothills home prices? Scenic Foothills home prices are $259,075 - which is 1% higher than Alaska
      Median home value
      $259,07540% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,84895% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      82%

      29% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Scenic Foothills have good schools? The Scenic Foothills graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than Alaska
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      16% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Scenic Foothills a good place to live? Scenic Foothills has an overall rating of 62% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      62%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      62%

      2 total surveys

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