Government Hill Neighborhood Guide Anchorage, AK
About
Government Hill is a charming, historic neighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska, known for its scenic views, diverse community, and close proximity to downtown. Located on a hilltop at the north end of town, it's bounded by the Knik Arm of the Cook Inlet and Ship Creek. The area is easily accessible via the Government Hill Bridge and offers spectacular views of the Anchorage skyline, the Chugach Mountains, and the adjacent Port of Anchorage.
What You Will Love About Government Hill, Anchorage, Alaska
- The neighborhood's unique geographical placement allows residents to enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes.
- Government Hill's rich history is well-preserved in its vintage housing stock and the neighborhood's Historic Walking Tour.
- It's an active community with a variety of local events, including an annual solstice celebration.
- The neighborhood's closeness to downtown Anchorage makes it easy for residents to enjoy the city's amenities.
What's Nearby
Government Hill is within walking distance of downtown Anchorage, allowing residents easy access to the city's restaurants, shops, and cultural offerings. Additionally, it's adjacent to the port, providing sights of the bustling harbor activities. The neighborhood is also home to the beautiful Earthquake Park and the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, perfect for biking and hiking.
Lifestyle
Residents of Government Hill enjoy a laid-back, suburban lifestyle with a tinge of urban convenience. The close-knit community and the area's diverse population foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the neighborhood for its easy access to parks and trails, while history buffs appreciate its rich past.
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Explore the Neighborhood
There are 201 restaurants, 20 grocery stores, and 30 parks within a mile of the Government Hill neighborhood.
Sagaya WholesaleRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fish Market, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store
•0.1 miles
1101 E Whitney Rd
- Fishex
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fish Market, Grocery Store / Supermarket, Meat and Seafood Store
•0.5 miles
1350 E 1st Ave
BMW of Anchorage Service CenterRetail, Shopping Mall
•0.7 miles
731 E 5th Ave
- Linford of Alaska
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Cheese Store, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
135 Cordova St
- MINI of Anchorage Parts Center
Retail, Shopping Mall
•0.7 miles
800 E 5th Ave
- Ditomaso's Fruit & Vegetables
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•1.0 mile
601 Yakutat St
- Sagaya Wholesale
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fish Market, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store
•0.1 miles
1101 E Whitney Rd
- Hollywood Liquor Store
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.4 miles
867 E Loop Rd
- Fishex
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fish Market, Grocery Store / Supermarket, Meat and Seafood Store
•0.5 miles
1350 E 1st Ave
- Linford of Alaska
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Cheese Store, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
135 Cordova St
- Alaska Sprouts
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Health Food Store
•0.8 miles
636 E 15th Ave
- Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.9 miles
128 W 1st Ave
New Sagaya MarketsDining and Drinking, Bakery, Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant
•0.1 miles
1101 E Whitney Rd
- Busy Beans
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Restaurant
•0.4 miles
859 E Loop Rd
- A-Town Coffee
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Restaurant
•0.4 miles
859 E Loop Rd
- Pho Vietnam 4
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Vietnamese Restaurant
•0.4 miles
809 E Loop Rd
- Dynasty Gourmet Oriental
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Chinese Restaurant
•0.4 miles
809 E Loop Rd
- Touch N’ Go Coffee
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Restaurant
•0.5 miles
566 E Bluff Dr
- Alaska Pet Boarding & Daycare
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.3 miles
1614 N Post Rd
- GTS Interior Supply
Retail, Hardware Store
•0.4 miles
135 N Post Rd
- Alaska Garden & Pet Supply
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.4 miles
114 N Orca St
- 2-Go-Tesoro
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.4 miles
500 Hollywood Dr
- Alaska Mill Feed & Garden
Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.5 miles
1501 E 1st Ave
- Tesoro
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.7 miles
1845 E 1st Ave
Sunset ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.4 miles
600 Vine Ave
- Government Hill Park Anchorage
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.5 miles
E Ship Creek Ave
- Ship Creek Overlook
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
302 E Whitney Rd
- Suzan Nightingale McKay Memorial Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.7 miles
158 E Bluff Dr
- Ben Crawford Memorial Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.7 miles
437 E 3rd Ave
- Alderwood Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.7 miles
707 Elm St
Anchorage OperaArts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Opera House
•0.4 miles
1507 Spar Ave
- Anchorage Community Works
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•0.6 miles
349 E Ship Creek Ave
- Van's Dive Bar
Arts and Entertainment, Bowling Alley, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Dive Bar, Lounge
•0.7 miles
1027 E 5th Ave
- Polar Bowl
Arts and Entertainment, Bowling Alley
•1.0 mile
7176 Fairchild Avenue
- Alaska Trooper Museum
Arts and Entertainment, Museum, History Museum
•1.0 mile
245 W 5th Ave
- Alaska Law Enforcement Museum
Arts and Entertainment, Museum, History Museum
•1.0 mile
245 W 5th Ave
Hillcrest Children's CenterBusiness and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.2 miles
900 Hollywood Dr
- Alaska Pet Boarding & Daycare
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.3 miles
1614 N Post Rd
- Tire Centers
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.4 miles
1800 Ship Ave
- Taylor Tattoo
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Tattoo Parlor
•0.4 miles
847 E Loop Rd
- Alaska Garden & Pet Supply
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.4 miles
114 N Orca St
- 2-Go-Tesoro
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.4 miles
500 Hollywood Dr
Anchorage Curling ClubSports and Recreation, Sports Club
•0.5 miles
711 E Loop Rd
Square & Round Dance & Clogging CenterSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.5 miles
432 E Harvard Ave
Pioneer School HouseSports and Recreation, Recreation Center
•0.7 miles
437 E 3rd Ave
- AAA Billiards Sales & Service
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.7 miles
1040 E 5th Ave
- The Bait Shack
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Fishing Store
•0.8 miles
212 W Whitney Rd
- Sheraton Fitness Center
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.9 miles
401 E 6th Ave
Kings XDining and Drinking, Bar, Dive Bar, Karaoke Bar, Lounge
•0.7 miles
1027 E 5th Ave
- Van's Dive Bar
Arts and Entertainment, Bowling Alley, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Dive Bar, Lounge
•0.7 miles
1027 E 5th Ave
- Raven
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Gay Bar, Restaurant, Burger Joint
•0.7 miles
708 E 4th Ave
- Moose's Tooth Brewing Co.
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery, Winery
•0.7 miles
2021 Spar Ave
- Polar Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Lounge, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.8 miles
507 E 5th Ave
- Mad Myrna's
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Gay Bar, Lounge, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.8 miles
530 E 5th Ave
Alaska Center for Alternative Lifestyle SCommunity and Government, Community Center
•0.9 miles
225 E 5th Ave
- William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery
Community and Government, Library
•1.0 mile
941 N Reeve Blvd
- Talking Book Center
Community and Government, Library
•1.1 miles
344 W 3rd Ave
- Alaska State Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.1 miles
344 W 3rd Ave
- Tundra Tykes
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.3 miles
750 D St
- Alaska State Court Law Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.4 miles
303 K St
- Accel Fire Systems
Business and Professional Services, Electrical Equipment Supplier, Security and Safety, Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.3 miles
816 E Whitney Rd
Denali DispensariesHealth and Medicine, Hospital, Retail, Cannabis Store
•0.9 miles
225 E 5th Ave
- Anchorage Fire Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.9 miles
100 E 4th Ave
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•1.0 mile
101 E 6th Ave
- US Marshals Service
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•1.2 miles
222 W 7th Ave
- Us Emergency Transportation
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•1.2 miles
222 W 7th Ave
Government Hill Apartments and Rentals
65 Rental properties in Government Hill, Anchorage, AK.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 9.3% | 38.3% |
| utilities | 21.5% | 10.8% |
| food | 0.1% | 25.5% |
| transportation | 0.4% | 13.1% |
| healthcare | 1.8% | 45.1% |
Government Hill Demographics
Government Hill Reviews
Area Has Kids Play Outside
Yes
Say 2 of 2 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 2 of 2 renters
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 2 of 2 renters
Pet Friendly
Yes
Say 2 of 2 renters
Area Has Potholes
No
Say 2 of 2 renters
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 2 of 2 renters
Government Hill Transportation
Car-Dependent
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal Transit
Alaska Railroad
Train Stop
1201 E Whitney Rd
Source: foursquare.com
Alaska Railroad
Train Stop
1201 E Whitney Rd
Source: foursquare.com
Government Hill Schools
- 4/10
Government Hill Elementary School
Grades PK, K-6 • Public
- 7/10
Grades PK, K-6 • Public
- 4/10
Grades PK, K-6 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades 3-12 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
- 4/10
Grades K-12 • Charter
- 3/10
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Grades PK, K-8 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Government Hill
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain ViewNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Downtown AnchorageNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,352 | 32% |
| SpenardNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,170 | -- |
| MidtownNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,070 | 45% |
| South AnchorageNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,280 | -- |
| NorthstarNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,270 | -- |
| Russian Jack ParkNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Alaska LandingsNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Airport HeightsNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Taku - CampbellNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Campbell ParkNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,277 | -- |
| FairviewNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Scenic FoothillsNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Chester Park EstatesNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Tudor AreaNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Towne EastNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Rogers ParkNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain ViewNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Downtown AnchorageNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,350 | 15% |
| SpenardNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,425 | -- |
| MidtownNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,260 | -- |
| South AnchorageNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,362 | -- |
| NorthstarNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,305 | -- |
| Russian Jack ParkNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,327 | -- |
| Alaska LandingsNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Airport HeightsNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,495 | -- |
| Taku - CampbellNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Campbell ParkNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,622 | -- |
| FairviewNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Scenic FoothillsNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Chester Park EstatesNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Tudor AreaNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Towne EastNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,500 | -- |
| Rogers ParkNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain ViewNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Downtown AnchorageNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| SpenardNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,490 | -- |
| MidtownNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,527 | -- |
| South AnchorageNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| NorthstarNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,525 | -- |
| Russian Jack ParkNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,550 | -- |
| Alaska LandingsNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Airport HeightsNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,930 | -- |
| Taku - CampbellNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Campbell ParkNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,870 | -- |
| FairviewNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Scenic FoothillsNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Chester Park EstatesNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Tudor AreaNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Towne EastNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,775 | -- |
| Rogers ParkNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain ViewNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,355 | -- |
| Downtown AnchorageNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| SpenardNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| MidtownNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| South AnchorageNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| NorthstarNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Russian Jack ParkNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,854 | -- |
| Alaska LandingsNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Airport HeightsNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | $1,950 | -- |
| Taku - CampbellNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Campbell ParkNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| FairviewNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Scenic FoothillsNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Chester Park EstatesNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Tudor AreaNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Towne EastNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |
| Rogers ParkNeighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska | -- | -- |