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 $356,776 in January, 2.6% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of February 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.85%.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: $224,151
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +17.8%

#8. Talkeetna, AK
- Typical home value: $231,697
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +29.7%

#7. Sutton, AK
- Typical home value: $261,838
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +27.3%

#6. Meadow Lakes, AK
- Typical home value: $344,320
- 1-year price change: +3.5%
- 5-year price change: +29.3%

#5. Palmer, AK
- Typical home value: $383,217
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +29.6%

#4. Wasilla, AK
- Typical home value: $383,866
- 1-year price change: +3.7%
- 5-year price change: +29.3%

#3. Anchorage, AK
- Typical home value: $384,757
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +15.5%

#2. Eagle River, AK
- Typical home value: $452,916
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +14.7%

#1. Chugiak, AK
- Typical home value: $473,519
- 1-year price change: +5.1%
- 5-year price change: +18.2%