--- title: "Alaska Property Tax Calculator (1.06% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "Alaska homeowners pay a median $3,976 a year in property tax on a median home value of $376,500, an effective rate of 1.06%: the 16th highest of the 50 states and DC and 19% above the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any Alaska home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/alaska --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # Alaska property tax calculator Alaska homeowners pay a median $3,976 a year in property tax on a median home value of $376,500, an effective rate of 1.06%: the 16th highest of the 50 states and DC and 19% above the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $3,976 $331 a month at 1.056% - Median tax paid in Alaska: $3,976 - Median home value there: $376,500 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $3,353 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## Alaska property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 1.06%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $200,000 | $2,112 | $176 | $1,781 | | $300,000 | $3,168 | $264 | $2,672 | | $400,000 | $4,224 | $352 | $3,562 | | $500,000 | $5,280 | $440 | $4,453 | | $750,000 | $7,920 | $660 | $6,679 | | $1,000,000 | $10,560 | $880 | $8,905 | ## Alaska vs. neighboring states | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Alaska | 1.06% | $3,976 | $376,500 | | [Washington](/property-tax-calculator/washington) | 0.79% | $4,729 | $602,200 | ## What Alaska homeowners pay - Median yearly property tax: $3,976 (14th highest of 51); $4,117 for homes with a mortgage and $3,610 for homes without one. - Median value of an owner-occupied home: $376,500, so a typical home pays about $331 a month. - 182,292 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate. - Other taxes: Alaska has no tax on wage income; sales tax averages 1.82% with local taxes ([Alaska sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/alaska)). These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the [Alaska revenue department](https://tax.alaska.gov) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/methodology). ## Alaska property tax FAQ ### What is the property tax rate in Alaska? The effective rate is 1.06% of home value: the median tax paid ($3,976) divided by the median home value ($376,500), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state. ### How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Alaska? About $3,168 a year ($264 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for. ### Does Alaska have high property taxes? Alaska has the 16th highest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 16 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 14th highest median bill. ### Can I deduct Alaska property tax? On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax. More for Alaska - [Alaska paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/alaska) - [Alaska income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/alaska) - [Alaska sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/alaska) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)