Neighborhoods
JBER Elmendorf Family Housing
On-Post Family Housing$1,800 to $2,600 BAH/mo
Well-maintained family housing adjacent to the airfield with mountain views.
JBER Richardson Housing
On-Post Family Housing$1,800 to $2,600 BAH/mo
Army-side housing area with good access to post facilities and Anchorage.
South Anchorage
Off-Post Suburban$1,600 to $2,400/mo
Upscale Anchorage neighborhoods with larger homes and mountain views.
Eagle River / Chugiak
Off-Post Suburban$1,500 to $2,200/mo
Scenic communities north of Anchorage along the Glenn Highway; popular with outdoor families.
Schools
Ursa Major Elementary School
Grades K-5
On-post DoDEA elementary with strong community involvement and outdoor education.
Eagle River High School
Grades 9-12
Anchorage School District public school known for athletics and graduation rates.
Anchorage School District
Grades K-12
Large public district with magnet programs; off-post families use ASD schools.
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
Available; moderate waitlist typical
Off-Post Rental Market
Anchorage and Eagle River neighborhoods with diverse housing options
Commute
JBER is adjacent to Anchorage; most off-post locations are 10 to 30 minutes by car. Eagle River is 25 minutes north.
Installation Highlights
- Home of the F-22 Raptor 3rd Wing and Alaska Command headquarters
- Anchorage is a genuine American city with excellent restaurants, sports, and entertainment
- World-class outdoor recreation including skiing, glacier hiking, salmon fishing, and bear viewing
- Denali National Park is 3 hours north with the highest peak in North America
- Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are visible from Anchorage from September through March