Spenard
Anchorage
About the neighborhood
Spenard features an extensive bicycling network, making it an inviting location for bike transportation and outdoor activity. Numerous bus stops are conveniently situated near residences, providing access to multiple bus lines for transit users. The neighborhood offers quick access to both public and private schools, as well as a variety of shops including supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, and clothing stores. Characterized by a generally calm atmosphere with low noise levels, Spenard delivers a peaceful environment. Housing options are diverse, including single detached homes, apartments, and duplexes built primarily around the early 1970s, with many unit sizes to suit different needs.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forElementary Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
A good number of residents in the area use their bicycle as the cycling network is very extensive. Traveling as a pedestrian is also rather practical for property owners in Spenard; many daily needs are easy to carry out without a car, and a variety of businesses are reasonably close at hand. The transit in Spenard is rather poor. Nonetheless, the neighborhood is served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties. However, the best transportation option in Spenard is very often driving.
Services
Residents will welcome that no matter where their house is located in Spenard, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. When it comes to eating, the closest supermarket in Spenard is typically only a short trip away. Furthermore, those who enjoy dining in restaurants or cafes will have a fair number of opportunities in Spenard. It is also a reasonably short distance to a decent variety of clothing stores.
Character
Spenard is unique in that it contains both vibrant and quiet areas, making it appealing to more people. Even though the ambience is not the most lively in this area with its about 10 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. At the same time, this part of the municipality is quiet, as the streets are generally quite peaceful, although there are still several noisier sections, especially around the railway line or the airport (Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl).
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly7.6
Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly6.4
Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly3.0
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants8.0
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries8.4
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping7.8
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes7.8
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Quiet7.8
Few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife7.6
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Vibrant3.6
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $36,989
- Median Household Income
- $68,900
Housing Type
- 33.8% SINGLE DETACHED
- 5.1% SEMI DETACHED
- 24.3% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 16.4% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 14.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 6.3% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 33.8%
- Semi detached
- 5.1%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 24.3%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 16.4%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 14.0%
- Mobile
- 6.3%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 38.5%
- 0 to 4
- 6.6%
- 5 to 9
- 5.7%
- 10 to 14
- 3.5%
- 15 to 19
- 2.6%
- 20 to 24
- 8.3%
- 25 to 29
- 10.8%
- 30 to 34
- 9.3%
- 35 to 39
- 8.5%
- 40 to 44
- 5.9%
- 45 to 49
- 5.9%
- 50 to 54
- 8.5%
- 55 to 59
- 6.3%
- 60 to 64
- 6.1%
- 65 to 69
- 3.2%
- 70 to 74
- 3.9%
- 75 to 79
- 2.3%
- 80 to 84
- 1.2%
- 85 and over
- 1.2%
Education Level
- 7.8% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 31.4% HIGH SCHOOL
- 27.8% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 5.3% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 18.2% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 6.6% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.5% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.3% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 7.8%
- High School
- 31.4%
- Some college, no degree
- 27.8%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 5.3%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18.2%
- Master's degree
- 6.6%
- Professional degree
- 1.5%
- PhD
- 1.3%
Commute Mode
- 4.2% FOOT
- 0.9% BIKE
- 1.9% TRANSIT
- 85.2% DRIVE
- 1.2% OTHER
- Foot
- 4.2%
- Bike
- 0.9%
- Transit
- 1.9%
- Drive
- 85.2%
- Other
- 1.2%
- None
- 6.6%
Comparable Listings in Spenard
Updated
2113 W 47TH AVEANCHORAGE, AK 99517
3
2
1,446 SQ FT
Listing by Herrington And Company, Llc
MLS® #: 26-11562
Updated
3333 LAKESHORE DR UNIT 10ANCHORAGE, AK 99517
2
2
1,140 SQ FT
Listing by Remax Dynamic Properties
MLS® #: 26-5026
3333 LAKESHORE DR UNIT 2ANCHORAGE, AK 99517
3
1
1,140 SQ FT
Listing by Fsbo System Alaska Llc
MLS® #: 24-10685
Updated
Pending
3333 LAKESHORE DR UNIT 5ANCHORAGE, AK 99517
2
1
1,140 SQ FT
Listing by Advantage Alaska Real Estate
MLS® #: 26-1772
Updated
3333 LAKESHORE DR UNIT 6ANCHORAGE, AK 99517
2
3
1,140 SQ FT
Listing by Raven Real Estate, Llc
MLS® #: 26-4796
TR A W NORTHERN LIGHTS BOULEVARDANCHORAGE, AK 99517
N/A
0
1.46 SQ FT
Listing by Remax Dynamic Properties
MLS® #: 25-13400
2007 W 47TH AVEANCHORAGE, AK 99517
5
2
1,920 SQ FT
Listing by Real Broker Alaska
MLS® #: 26-10369
New Listing
4819 KLAMATH FALLS LNANCHORAGE, AK 99517
2
2
1,056 SQ FT
Listing by Real Broker B Street
MLS® #: 26-12487
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