Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alaska. Population: 126.
The median annual property tax in Yakutat City and Borough is $1,410, which is 36% lower than the Alaska state average and 27% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.76% on a median home value of $185,000. Property taxes represent 1.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,410
-36% vs State
-27% vs US
Median Home Value
$185,000
-35% vs State
-13% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.76%
-1% vs State
-20% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,643
$137/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,345
$112/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 | $1,410 +9.9% | 0.76% |
| 2022 | $1,283 +9.1% | 0.84% |
| 2021 | $1,176 -9.5% | 0.70% |
| 2020 | $1,300 +9.9% | 0.76% |
| 2019 | $1,183 | 0.58% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$80,625
per year
Monthly Tax
$118
per month
Other Counties in Alaska
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Tax: $2,588/yr Rate: 0.68%
Denali Borough
Tax: N/A/yr Rate: N/A
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Tax: $1,974/yr Rate: 0.66%
Chugach Census Area
Tax: $3,033/yr Rate: 0.92%
Aleutians East Borough
Tax: N/A/yr Rate: N/A
Bethel Census Area
Tax: N/A/yr Rate: N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska? ▼
The median annual property tax in Yakutat City and Borough is $1,410 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.76% on a median home value of $185,000.
How does Yakutat City and Borough property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Yakutat City and Borough are 27% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.76% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Yakutat City and Borough? ▼
In Yakutat City and Borough, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,643 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,345. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Yakutat City and Borough? ▼
Property taxes in Yakutat City and Borough represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $80,625. 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.