Barrow, AK
1 neighborhoods · 4,879 residents · Alaska
C+
56/100
61
Safety Score
79
Affordability
$87K
Median Income
$248K
Median Home Value
Is Barrow, AK a Good Place to Live?
Barrow receives an overall livability grade of C+ (56/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in Alaska. Safety scores B (61/100). Affordability scores B+ (79/100) with a median household income of $86,810 and median home values around $248,000.
About 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 11.5%. 39% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 30.
$1,272
Median Rent/mo
13.4%
College Educated
11.5%
Unemployment
39%
Owner-Occupied
30
Median Age
4,879
Population
1
Zip Codes
North Slope
County
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Neighborhoods in Barrow
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99723North Slope Co. | 56 C+ | 61 | 79 | $87K | $248K | 4,879 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.