Alaska property tax: Census indicators
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey reports median yearly real estate taxes of $3,901 and median home value of $352,900 for owner-occupied homes in Alaska. Their ratio is 1.11 %, 18 % above the national ratio.
Historical Census medians in Alaska
| Owner-occupied housing measure | 2020-2024 ACS |
|---|---|
| Median yearly real estate taxes paid | $3,901 |
| Median home value | $352,900 |
| Ratio of the two medians | 1.11 % |
This table describes survey respondents, not tax on a purchase price. Use an assessor-confirmed yearly bill or estimate in the rental property calculator or cap rate calculator.
Alaska Census property tax indicators by county
28 boroughs and census areas, highest ratio first. Highest: Dillingham Census Area (1.72 %). Lowest: Copper River Census Area (0.07 %).
| County | Census ratio | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillingham Census Area | 1.72 % | $2,738 | $159,000 |
| Nome Census Area | 1.55 % | $3,264 | $211,200 |
| Anchorage Municipality | 1.26 % | $4,982 | $395,900 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 1.19 % | $3,550 | $298,200 |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 1.19 % | $3,350 | $282,000 |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 1.13 % | $1,109 | $98,500 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 1.06 % | $3,685 | $346,600 |
| North Slope Borough | 1.06 % | $2,305 | $218,300 |
| Chugach Census Area | 0.98 % | $3,379 | $346,200 |
| Juneau City and Borough | 0.95 % | $4,251 | $449,300 |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 0.87 % | $3,569 | $412,300 |
| Bristol Bay Borough | 0.83 % | $2,045 | $245,800 |
| Haines Borough | 0.83 % | $2,445 | $293,300 |
| Aleutians West Census Area | 0.71 % | $3,090 | $434,700 |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 0.67 % | $2,619 | $393,300 |
| Yakutat City and Borough | 0.67 % | $1,463 | $219,400 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 0.63 % | $2,049 | $323,200 |
| Petersburg Borough | 0.60 % | $1,896 | $315,100 |
| Wrangell City and Borough | 0.56 % | $1,673 | $296,400 |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 0.51 % | $1,139 | $225,300 |
| Sitka City and Borough | 0.46 % | $2,080 | $450,300 |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | 0.43 % | $1,136 | $262,800 |
| Skagway Municipality | 0.38 % | $1,634 | $435,400 |
| Kusilvak Census Area | 0.24 % | $199 | $84,300 |
| Aleutians East Borough | 0.15 % | $199 | $135,500 |
| Bethel Census Area | 0.12 % | $199 | $168,100 |
| Northwest Arctic Borough | 0.10 % | $199 | $199,100 |
| Copper River Census Area | 0.07 % | $199 | $292,800 |
Questions
What does the Alaska Census property tax indicator mean?
It is 1.11 %: median yearly real estate taxes ($3,901) divided by median home value ($352,900) for owner-occupied homes in the 2020-2024 ACS. It is 18 % above the national ratio and ranks 16th among the 50 states and DC. It is not a current tax rate.
Which county in Alaska has the highest Census ratio?
Dillingham Census Area, at 1.72 % (median bill $2,738). The lowest is Copper River Census Area, at 0.07 %. These are ratios of survey medians, not applicable county tax rates.
Can this predict tax on a $300,000 rental in Alaska?
No. A ratio of two survey medians is not a parcel tax rate or the median of individual rates. Ask the property assessor or tax collector for an assessment using the property address, purchase circumstances, exemptions and local levies.
About the data
Census indicator = median real estate taxes paid / median home value for owner-occupied homes. The ratio of two medians is not the median of individual property tax rates. The 2020-2024 survey is historical, excludes rental housing from these measures and carries sampling uncertainty, especially in small counties. It does not provide current levies, reassessment values or a bill for a specific parcel.
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Last updated November 7, 2026.