Cities with the most expensive homes in the Anchorage metro area

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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 $371,757 in July, 1.1% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of August 13, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%.

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 8 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

#8. Willow, AK

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#8. Willow, AK

- Typical home value: $267,065
- 1-year price change: -0.9%
- 5-year price change: +2.0%

#7. Talkeetna, AK

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#7. Talkeetna, AK

- Typical home value: $275,568
- 1-year price change: +3.9%
- 5-year price change: +12.1%

#6. Sutton, AK

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#6. Sutton, AK

- Typical home value: $282,218
- 1-year price change: -1.4%
- 5-year price change: +9.7%

#5. Anchorage, AK

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#5. Anchorage, AK

- Typical home value: $425,357
- 1-year price change: +5.1%
- 5-year price change: +21.1%

#4. Wasilla, AK

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#4. Wasilla, AK

- Typical home value: $427,862
- 1-year price change: +7.8%
- 5-year price change: +27.1%

#3. Palmer, AK

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#3. Palmer, AK

- Typical home value: $441,292
- 1-year price change: +10.7%
- 5-year price change: +29.4%

#2. Eagle River, AK

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#2. Eagle River, AK

- Typical home value: $492,054
- 1-year price change: +4.3%
- 5-year price change: +19.2%

#1. Chugiak, AK

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#1. Chugiak, AK

- Typical home value: $520,721
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +20.2%