Mortgage vs free-and-clear medians
- With mortgage
- $4,212/yr
- Without mortgage
- $3,065/yr
- Gap
- $1,147
Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Alaska Property Taxes
The average Alaska homeowner pays $3,901 a year at an effective rate of 1.11%. That bill is 96% above the U.S. median bill. Compare 28 counties below.
- $3,901
- Avg median tax
- 1.11%
- Effective rate
- #16 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 28
- Counties
Alaska homeowners pay a median of $3,901 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.11%, the 16th-highest burden of 51 U.S. jurisdictions (50 states and DC).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2024), the median Alaska homeowner pays $3,901 a year on a home worth $352,900, an effective rate of 1.11%. The bill runs 96% above the $1,993 national median. County medians range $199 (Aleutians East Borough) to $4,982 (Anchorage Municipality) across 28 counties.
What the statewide average misses
County medians in Alaska run from $199 in Aleutians East Borough to $4,982 (Anchorage Municipality). That range is why a statewide figure is a starting point, not a parcel-level estimate.
- $199–$4,982 (Anchorage Municipality)
- County median-bill range
- 1.04%
- Home-weighted county rate
- 88%
- Homes in the eight largest counties
County medians come from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024. The statewide effective rate in the hero is median tax divided by median home value.
How small is Alaska's share of U.S. property-tax collections?
In Census FY2024, Alaska's state and local governments collected $1.8B in property tax, only 0.25% of the national haul (#47 of 51). Spread across 180,833 owner-occupied homes, that haul is about $10,005 per home - 2.6× the ACS median homeowner bill of $3,901. The gap is expected: LF0009 covers all taxable property (including commercial and other non-household parcels), while the ACS median is a household figure.
FY2024 collections: $1.8B · rank #47 · 0.25% of the U.S. state-and-local property-tax haul.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, FY2024, series LF0009 (property tax), government level State and Local (GOVTYPE 001). Amounts are published in thousands of dollars. This is a government-revenue series, not tax, legal, or financial advice, and not a substitute for the ACS homeowner median bill above.
ACS tenure & reporting signals · 2024
Mortgage tenure and zero-tax reporting in Alaska
These sub-topics sit on dedicated research and guide pages fleet-wide; here they are computed for Alaska from the same ACS tables that power county medians above.
Owners reporting no tax
- All owner-occupied
- 30.0%
- With mortgage
- 9.1%
- Sample (owned homes)
- 72,175
ACS reports what households paid, not approved exemptions. Exemption guide
County effective-rate spread
Published medians span 0.07% in Copper River Census Area to 1.72% in Dillingham Census Area - a 1.65 percentage-point gap across 28 counties.
Appeal guide for when a parcel sits above its county median.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024), Table B25087 (mortgage status medians) and county tax_distribution aggregates (zero-tax reporting shares). Informational only, not tax or legal advice.
The average median property tax in Alaska is $3,901/year, which is 96% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 1.11% on a median home value of $352,900. Taxes range from $199 in Aleutians East Borough to $4,982 (Anchorage Municipality).
Read the state signal first
What the data changes in Alaska
A rate compares places with different home values. The annual bill shows a typical dollar amount. County spread shows why neither is a parcel estimate.
The clearest local difference
County bills span a wide range
Across 28 measured counties, the published median runs from $199 in Aleutians East Borough to $4,982 (Anchorage Municipality). Local school levies, county bonds, municipal overlays, and assessment practice create this within-state spread.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau. Individual bills can differ with assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making a decision.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$3,901
+96% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$352,900
+55% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
1.11%
+21% vs US avg
Rate-band peers near Alaska
Nearest ACS 2024 jurisdictions by effective rate (not geography). Each row names another state so Alaska's 1.11% rate is read against real neighbors such as Massachusetts and South Dakota.
| Peer state | Effective rate | Vs Alaska | Median bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Also open Massachusetts for county spread | 1.07% | Massachusetts nearly matches Alaska | $5,992 |
| South Dakota Also open South Dakota for county spread | 1.06% | South Dakota runs 0.05 pts below Alaska | $2,724 |
| Maine Also open Maine for county spread | 1.02% | Maine runs 0.09 pts below Alaska | $3,036 |
| Minnesota Also open Minnesota for county spread | 1.02% | Minnesota runs 0.09 pts below Alaska | $3,357 |
| Rhode Island Also open Rhode Island for county spread | 1.21% | Rhode Island runs 0.10 pts above Alaska | $4,900 |
| North Dakota Also open North Dakota for county spread | 0.99% | North Dakota runs 0.12 pts below Alaska | $2,468 |
Nationwide states with similar effective rate & median bill
Two PlainPropertyTax-derived comparison paths for Alaska, excluding Alaska itself so the link neighborhoods are not self-referential. Median-bill peers exclude the effective-rate peer set so the two axes stay disjoint.
Similar effective rate
Nearest other states by ACS effective rate. Alaska: 1.11%.
Similar median bill
Nearest other states by ACS median annual tax. Alaska: $3,901/yr. Rate peers are excluded so the two link sets stay distinct.
Where Alaska sits among U.S. jurisdictions
Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value) across the 50 states and DC, ACS 2024.
Where Alaska sits among U.S. jurisdictions
Effective rate · ACS 2024 · 50 states and DC
1.11% more affordable than 29% of 51 U.S. jurisdictions
Show national distribution
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024
Alaska has a higher effective property tax rate than 70% of U.S. jurisdictions (the 50 states and DC), ranking #16 of 51 for property tax burden. Rate neighbors: Massachusetts (1.07%, nearly level); South Dakota (1.06%, 0.05 pts lower than Alaska); Maine (1.02%, 0.09 pts lower than Alaska).
What Alaska's biggest counties actually charge
Effective rate in the eight Alaska counties holding the most owner-occupied homes, ordered largest first (highlighted) and together holding 88% of the state's. ACS 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). Counties ordered by owner-occupied housing units (B25003_002E), not by resident population.
Alaska's median county rate is 1.11%, but that figure counts every county equally. Weight each county by how many owner-occupied homes it actually holds and the rate a typical Alaska homeowner faces is 1.04%, lower than the plain median, because the counties where most homeowners live are not average ones.
Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties
Tax Affordability Score
5.8
Moderate
Based on the average effective tax rate of 1.11% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Alaska has property tax rates near the national average.
Very Expensive Very Affordable
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale from Alaska's 1.11% vs the national 0.92% - read beside Massachusetts and South Dakota before treating the score as band-typical. A ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, at or above 2.0× scores 1, linear between. Census figures only, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Counties in Alaska by tax bill
Ranked from highest median annual bill downward across 28 measured counties. Gold/silver/bronze mark the top three list positions; effective rate is the focal comparison when home values differ.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Alaska compare to the national average? ▼
Alaska property taxes are 96% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $3,901 per year compared to $1,993 nationally.
Which county in Alaska has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Aleutians East Borough has the lowest median property tax in Alaska at $199 per year with an effective rate of 0.15%. The highest is Anchorage Municipality at $4,982.
What is the average property tax in Alaska? ▼
The average median property tax paid in Alaska is $3,901 per year, based on ACS 2024 data. The average effective tax rate is 1.11%.
What is the median home value in Alaska? ▼
The median home value across Alaska is $352,900, compared to $227,791 nationally. Home values directly impact property tax bills since taxes are assessed as a percentage of property value.
What share of Alaska owners report paying no property tax? ▼
30.0% of owner-occupied homes in Alaska report zero property tax on the ACS survey (9.1% among mortgaged owners). That is a reporting signal, exemptions, caps, or non-levying jurisdictions, not an exemption headcount.
How small is Alaska's share of U.S. property-tax collections? ▼
In Census FY2024, Alaska's state and local governments collected $1.8B in property tax, only 0.25% of the national haul (#47 of 51). Spread across 180,833 owner-occupied homes, that haul is about $10,005 per home - 2.6× the ACS median homeowner bill of $3,901. The gap is expected: LF0009 covers all taxable property (including commercial and other non-household parcels), while the ACS median is a household figure.
Do homeowners with a mortgage pay more property tax in Alaska? ▼
ACS 2024 medians show mortgaged owners pay $4,212/yr versus $3,065 for owners without a mortgage, a $1,147 gap. Our mortgage-gap research page ranks this spread against all states.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.
Can I appeal my property taxes in Alaska? ▼
Yes. Every Alaska homeowner has the right to appeal their property tax assessment. The process typically starts at your county assessor's office within 30-90 days of receiving your assessment notice. You can challenge the assessed value by providing comparable sales data, evidence of property condition, or errors in the assessment. See our guide on how to appeal property taxes for detailed steps.
What to do with Alaska's numbers
Turn the ACS 2024 statewide medians into a county check, an estimate, or an appeal path.
- Alaska's ACS 2024 median bill is $3,901/yr at 1.11% (96% above the U.S. median). Open any county below to see how far local bills sit from that statewide figure. County list
- Inside Alaska, Aleutians East Borough posts the lowest median bill at $199/yr; Anchorage Municipality is highest at $4,982/yr. Open Aleutians East Borough
- Estimate a parcel bill at Alaska's published effective rate, or read the state's assessment and appeal path before treating the statewide median as your budget. State estimator
Statewide medians average across 28 counties; your parcel's assessed value, exemptions, and local levies set the real bill. U.S. Census Bureau ACS · 2024.
Editorial standards and provenance
PlainPropertyTax is rendered directly from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the Census ACS state-level record for Alaska. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-08-09.