In Sitka City and Borough, Alaska the effective property tax rate is 0.47%. The median homeowner pays $2,086 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $442,100. That rate is the 20th highest of the 26 Alaska counties with published data, and the 2769th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Sitka City and Borough
The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The Alaska statewide average is 1.14%, so Sitka City and Borough is below it. Applying this county's rate to other home prices gives a rough idea of the yearly bill; actual bills depend on the school district, exemptions and the assessed value.
| Home value | Estimated tax per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $940 | $78 |
| $300,000 | $1,410 | $118 |
| $400,000 | $1,880 | $157 |
| $442,100 (county median) | $2,090 | $174 |
| $500,000 | $2,350 | $196 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $442,100 (1st highest in Alaska, 160th highest nationally) and the median household income is $101,207. Homes cost about 4.4 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $1,350 a month. 61.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,272 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Alaska statewide median home value is $397,932.
Counties near Sitka City and Borough in the Alaska property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 0.66% | $297,500 |
| Wrangell City and Borough | 0.62% | $289,700 |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 0.47% | $221,800 |
| Sitka City and Borough | 0.47% | $442,100 |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | 0.42% | $278,300 |
| Skagway Municipality | 0.34% | $430,000 |
| Kusilvak Census Area | 0.27% | $72,700 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska?
The effective property tax rate is 0.47% of home value per year, the 20th highest of 26 counties in Alaska (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Sitka City and Borough?
At the county's effective rate of 0.47%, about $1,410 a year (roughly $118 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Sitka City and Borough?
The median home value is $442,100 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Sitka City and Borough?
The median household income is $101,207 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).