Cities with the most expensive homes in the Anchorage metro area
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Anchorage metro area
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.
The typical home value in the United States was $360,999 in September, 2.4% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of October 17, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.44%.Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Anchorage metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 9 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.
#9. Willow, AK
- Typical home value: $226,014
- 1-year price change: -3.3%
- 5-year price change: +21.0%
#8. Talkeetna, AK
- Typical home value: $237,394
- 1-year price change: -2.8%
- 5-year price change: +34.7%
#7. Sutton, AK
- Typical home value: $257,236
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +30.5%
#6. Meadow Lakes, AK
- Typical home value: $342,242
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +30.7%
#5. Anchorage, AK
- Typical home value: $373,799
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: +15.3%
#4. Wasilla, AK
- Typical home value: $386,023
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +29.2%
#3. Palmer, AK
- Typical home value: $394,504
- 1-year price change: +2.8%
- 5-year price change: +30.8%
#2. Eagle River, AK
- Typical home value: $445,706
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +14.0%
#1. Chugiak, AK
- Typical home value: $464,937
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +16.5%