Alaska Housing Market Trends
Real-time market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-03-03
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Alaska?
The Alaska housing market is showing balanced conditions.
home values have grown a moderate 3.7% year-over-year. there are currently 276 homes on the market.
Median Home Value
$376,253
Zillow Home Value Index
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Home value change
5-Year Change
+19%
Since 2021
Median Rent
$1,767/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Active Listings
276
Homes for sale
Home Value Trends
5-year Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Alaska vs. national average. ZHVI reflects the typical home value in the 35th-65th percentile range.
Rent Trends
Average rent in Alaska: $1,767/mo (+3.2% YoY)
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
With a median home value of $376,253 and average rent of $1,767/mo, the price-to-rent ratio in Alaska is 17.7. A ratio of 15-21 means it could go either way — run the numbers.
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