About Houston
Houston is a small town in central Alaska with an estimated population of 2,226.
Officially, Houston is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 23.95 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 93 residents per square mile.
📰 Houston News Today
- Stalled Alaska LNG pipeline bill sends 'negative signal,' governor says Reuters · Aug 13
- Photo gallery: Houston Founders Day serves up small-town Alaska, with dirt bikes, Carhartts and fireworks Alaska Story · Aug 16
- State agency plans Houston-area industrial park with data centers, distribution hub - Mat-Su Sentinel Mat-Su Sentinel · Jul 15
- New state proposal could bring data centers to the Mat-Su as part of industrial park Alaska's News Source · Jul 16
- Houston Varsity Football @ Redington MaxPreps · Jul 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Houston Unique
- A top-25 city in Alaska by population (#21 of 149 incorporated places).
- One of 8 places in the US named Houston — but the Alaska one has a character all its own.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Houston
- Gold Miners Lodge Restaurant & Motel
- Houston Lodge
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Houston
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Houston
- Houston Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,226
Rank in state#21 of 149
Land area23.95 sq mi
Density93/sq mi
Coordinates61.6153, -149.8006