10 Counties with the Highest Property Tax Rates in Alaska
If you are comparing property taxes across Alaska, these 10 counties have the highest effective rates in the state. The highest-rate county, Dillingham Census Area, comes in at 1.76% — 0.62% higher than the Alaska average (1.14%). The statewide effective rate is 1.14%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dillingham Census Area | 1.76% | $2,875 | $163,800 |
| 2 | Nome Census Area | 1.55% | $3,110 | $201,000 |
| 3 | Anchorage Municipality | 1.29% | $4,865 | $375,900 |
| 4 | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 1.26% | $3,570 | $282,500 |
| 5 | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 1.10% | $3,512 | $319,200 |
| 6 | North Slope Borough | 0.95% | $2,082 | $219,600 |
| 7 | Juneau City and Borough | 0.93% | $4,039 | $432,500 |
| 8 | Kodiak Island Borough | 0.92% | $3,509 | $382,700 |
| 9 | Chugach Census Area | 0.92% | $3,033 | $330,900 |
| 10 | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 0.86% | $757 | $87,800 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the highest rates in Alaska often share a few characteristics: lower home values and/or higher millage rates driven by school and local service funding needs.
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