We have helped many people relocate to Alaska and have put together a guide to help you. No matter if you are moving to Anchorage, Juneau, or Fairbanks you will find state information, moving companies, Realtors, school information, motor vehicle, and drivers license information to get your license changed.

When most of us think of Alaska we think of Elk, Oil and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Driving down Interstate A1, which is 408.23 miles long and goes from Anchorage, and then connects to Interstate A-3 all the way to the Canadian border, you are likely to see a plethora of Alaska Wildlife. Bears, bald eagles, wolves, sheep, mountain goats, you name it, Alaska has it. Interestingly, the Alaska Oil Pipeline has not been the environmental disaster that it was predicted to be, but rather has boosted the Caribou population dramatically. It seems that wild animals enjoy climate control as much as we humans do.

The State of Alaska website is a great resource for moving and to familiarize yourself with laws that might be different than the state you are relocating from. It is also a great resource for online services.

Here are some helpful tips and reminders everyone should take.

Visit the USPS website. Here you can change your address online. It is easy to use and is something you should get to as soon as possible in your moving process.

How do you choose a moving company? Vanlines.com makes finding a good company easy. They have put a list of moving companies in Alaska allowing you to get a free quote.

The state of Alaska Department of Safety has made learning the requirements and change your drivers license easy.

Right here you can see all the cities of Alaska real estate online making it easy to navigate through the terrain.

Compare schools in Alaska and see what really matters about your new home neighborhood, your kids school. Great Schools.net allows you to review all your options and there are parent reviews to help you decide..

Alaska Home Price Appreciation (Average Annual Rate)

Alaska Vs. National Average

1 Year Alaska 4.8% National Average 8.6%
3 Years Alaska 3.7% National Average 7.4%
5 Years Alaska 3.4% National Average 6.1%
10 Years Alaska 3.7% National Average 4.3%

10 Largest Cities in Alaska:

1. Anchorage 260,283
2. Juneau 30,711
3. Fairbanks 30,224
4. Sitka 8,835
5. Ketchikan 7,922
6. Kenai 6,942
7. Kodiak 6,334
8. Bethel 5,471
9. Wasilla 5,469
10. Barrow 4,581