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 $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 19, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.22%.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: $243,080
- 1-year price change: -1.5%
- 5-year price change: +3.1%
#8. Talkeetna, AK
- Typical home value: $253,301
- 1-year price change: +2.6%
- 5-year price change: +14.3%
#7. Sutton, AK
- Typical home value: $259,377
- 1-year price change: -1.5%
- 5-year price change: +15.8%
#6. Meadow Lakes, AK
- Typical home value: $375,242
- 1-year price change: +6.7%
- 5-year price change: +29.0%
#5. Anchorage, AK
- Typical home value: $405,601
- 1-year price change: +3.4%
- 5-year price change: +20.7%
#4. Wasilla, AK
- Typical home value: $408,225
- 1-year price change: +6.6%
- 5-year price change: +31.0%
#3. Palmer, AK
- Typical home value: $420,936
- 1-year price change: +9.1%
- 5-year price change: +32.9%
#2. Eagle River, AK
- Typical home value: $470,594
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +19.0%
#1. Chugiak, AK
- Typical home value: $492,994
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +20.5%