Anchorage, AK
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$259 Avg asking sale price
$901 Avg asking lease rate
14,657 SF Avg unit lease size
87,345 SF Avg building size for sale
8.24% Average cap rate

Anchorage's Demographic Profile

Anchorage has 106,895 households and a median income of $91,017, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 284,871
# Households 106,895
Median age 37
Median household income $91,017
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 43,761
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Anchorage $156 28,985 SF 9.00%
Wasilla $106 9,105 SF 8.50%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Anchorage $229 53,650 SF
Wasilla $293 20,931 SF
Kenai $152 11,500 SF
Sterling $185 2,400 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Anchorage

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Starbucks

Anchorage, AK 99504

  • 2,405 SF Retail Building
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $2,725,300
For Sale

2404 Barrow St

Anchorage, AK 99503

  • 5,201 SF Flex Building
  • $595,000
For Sale

7319 Brayton Dr

Anchorage, AK 99507

  • 2.46 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,300,000
For Sale

Luna Health Group

Anchorage, AK

  • Health Care Building
  • 9.25% Cap Rate
  • $22,368,259
For Sale

921 W 6th Ave

Anchorage, AK 99501

  • 9,042 SF Office Building
  • $1,845,000
For Sale

3940 Arctic Blvd

Anchorage, AK 99503

  • 30,240 SF Office Building
  • $4,300,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Anchorage pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Anchorage $259 87,345 SF
Wasilla $173 23,665 SF
Houston $601 5,352 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Anchorage

For Sale

Anchorage Apartment Homes

Anchorage, AK

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Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Anchorage alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Anchorage or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Anchorage 284,871 106,895 37 $91,017 3 43,761 -2%
Hope 46 21 54 $89,583 2 5 7%
Wasilla 11,274 4,475 36 $67,096 3 2,181 15%
Houston 1,807 731 42 $58,656 3 182 8%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Anchorage, AK and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Anchorage

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Is Anchorage a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Anchorage offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Anchorage?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Anchorage. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Anchorage?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Anchorage. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Anchorage compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Anchorage. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Anchorage acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Anchorage, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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