City population: 31,264

Alaska’s state motto is, “North To The Future.”

Juneau is the capital of Alaska and is located on the Gastineau Channel. Richard Harris and Joe Juneau found gold on the site in October 1880 and  staked out a 160  acre town site. In 1970 Juneau merged with the City of Douglas and the surrounding area to form the current city.

Must see in Juneau

Juneau is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Visit The Juneau Ice field, Glacier Bay National Park, Tracy Arm Fjord and Mendenhall Glacier, for spectacular glacier viewing.

 

Real Estate Facts

Juneau has approximately 11,544 housing units including houses apartments and condominiums and 65% are owner-occupied. About 83% of housing units have a mortgage or home equity loan.

Juneau has an estimated population of 31,264.

Juneau, located on the southeast panhandle of Alaska is known to be the warmest, yet the wettest section of Alaska. Annual average rainfall is 50 inches and winters are mild with average daytime high temperatures above freezing.