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 $366,289 in May, 0.4% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of June 18, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.81%.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: $240,912
- 1-year price change: -0.4%
- 5-year price change: +9.9%

#8. Talkeetna, AK
- Typical home value: $253,641
- 1-year price change: -0.6%
- 5-year price change: +21.7%

#7. Sutton, AK
- Typical home value: $265,584
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +26.5%

#6. Meadow Lakes, AK
- Typical home value: $359,573
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +30.8%

#5. Anchorage, AK
- Typical home value: $394,266
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +16.3%

#4. Wasilla, AK
- Typical home value: $396,508
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +31.0%

#3. Palmer, AK
- Typical home value: $398,908
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +30.5%

#2. Eagle River, AK
- Typical home value: $465,686
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +15.2%

#1. Chugiak, AK
- Typical home value: $490,575
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +19.7%