In Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska the effective property tax rate is 0.76%. The median homeowner pays $1,410 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $185,000. That rate is the 12th highest of the 26 Alaska counties with published data, and the 1761st highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Yakutat 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 Yakutat 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 |
|---|---|---|
| $185,000 (county median) | $1,410 | $118 |
| $200,000 | $1,520 | $127 |
| $300,000 | $2,280 | $190 |
| $400,000 | $3,040 | $253 |
| $500,000 | $3,800 | $317 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $185,000 (22nd highest in Alaska, 1416th highest nationally) and the median household income is $80,625. Homes cost about 2.3 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $1,276 a month. 60.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,339 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Alaska statewide median home value is $397,932.
Counties near Yakutat City and Borough in the Alaska property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Kodiak Island Borough | 0.92% | $382,700 |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 0.86% | $87,800 |
| Haines Borough | 0.80% | $318,900 |
| Yakutat City and Borough | 0.76% | $185,000 |
| Bristol Bay Borough | 0.72% | $269,800 |
| Aleutians West Census Area | 0.71% | $419,100 |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 0.71% | $262,800 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska?
The effective property tax rate is 0.76% of home value per year, the 12th highest of 26 counties in Alaska (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Yakutat City and Borough?
At the county's effective rate of 0.76%, about $2,280 a year (roughly $190 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Yakutat City and Borough?
The median home value is $185,000 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Yakutat City and Borough?
The median household income is $80,625 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).