
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 $367,965 in July, 0.2% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of August 21, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.58%.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: $241,554
- 1-year price change: -1.1%
- 5-year price change: +7.1%

#8. Talkeetna, AK
- Typical home value: $253,885
- 1-year price change: -0.8%
- 5-year price change: +18.9%

#7. Sutton, AK
- Typical home value: $274,015
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +23.8%

#6. Meadow Lakes, AK
- Typical home value: $372,756
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +31.7%

#5. Anchorage, AK
- Typical home value: $407,428
- 1-year price change: +3.1%
- 5-year price change: +18.0%

#4. Wasilla, AK
- Typical home value: $411,249
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +32.0%

#3. Palmer, AK
- Typical home value: $418,414
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +31.5%

#2. Eagle River, AK
- Typical home value: $472,010
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +16.3%

#1. Chugiak, AK
- Typical home value: $497,373
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +20.5%