
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 $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, 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 9 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

#9. Willow, AK
- Typical home value: $223,278
- 1-year price change: +1.6%
- 5-year price change: +16.4%

#8. Talkeetna, AK
- Typical home value: $234,918
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +28.6%

#7. Sutton, AK
- Typical home value: $253,115
- 1-year price change: +4.8%
- 5-year price change: +27.9%

#6. Meadow Lakes, AK
- Typical home value: $344,584
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +30.1%

#5. Palmer, AK
- Typical home value: $384,198
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +30.0%

#4. Wasilla, AK
- Typical home value: $385,244
- 1-year price change: +4.1%
- 5-year price change: +29.9%

#3. Anchorage, AK
- Typical home value: $387,882
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +15.5%

#2. Eagle River, AK
- Typical home value: $459,567
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +14.7%

#1. Chugiak, AK
- Typical home value: $481,923
- 1-year price change: +5.5%
- 5-year price change: +18.6%