Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alaska. Population: 3,785.
The median annual property tax in Ketchikan Gateway Borough is $2,588, which is 18% higher than the Alaska state average and 35% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.68% on a median home value of $379,000. Property taxes represent 2.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,588
+18% vs State
+35% vs US
Median Home Value
$379,000
+34% vs State
+79% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.68%
-12% vs State
-28% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,678
$223/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,389
$199/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,588 +0.8% | 0.68% |
| 2022 | $2,568 +0.7% | 0.71% |
| 2021 | $2,551 +5.1% | 0.81% |
| 2020 | $2,428 +6.9% | 0.81% |
| 2019 | $2,272 | 0.78% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$89,155
per year
Monthly Tax
$216
per month
Other Counties in Alaska
Haines Borough
Tax: $2,558/yr Rate: 0.80%
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Tax: $3,512/yr Rate: 1.10%
Lake and Peninsula Borough
Tax: N/A/yr Rate: N/A
Kusilvak Census Area
Tax: $199/yr Rate: 0.27%
Juneau City and Borough
Tax: $4,039/yr Rate: 0.93%
Yakutat City and Borough
Tax: $1,410/yr Rate: 0.76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska? ▼
The median annual property tax in Ketchikan Gateway Borough is $2,588 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.68% on a median home value of $379,000.
How does Ketchikan Gateway Borough property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Ketchikan Gateway Borough are 35% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.68% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Ketchikan Gateway Borough? ▼
In Ketchikan Gateway Borough, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,678 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,389. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Ketchikan Gateway Borough? ▼
Property taxes in Ketchikan Gateway Borough represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $89,155. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.