
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 $363,946 in August, 0.0% lower than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of September 18, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.26%.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: $234,886
- 1-year price change: -0.1%
- 5-year price change: +5.6%

#8. Talkeetna, AK
- Typical home value: $248,924
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +17.7%

#7. Sutton, AK
- Typical home value: $266,847
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: +20.9%

#6. Meadow Lakes, AK
- Typical home value: $372,020
- 1-year price change: +2.9%
- 5-year price change: +31.8%

#5. Anchorage, AK
- Typical home value: $402,156
- 1-year price change: +3.4%
- 5-year price change: +18.5%

#4. Wasilla, AK
- Typical home value: $404,465
- 1-year price change: +3.7%
- 5-year price change: +32.5%

#3. Palmer, AK
- Typical home value: $416,276
- 1-year price change: +3.5%
- 5-year price change: +32.7%

#2. Eagle River, AK
- Typical home value: $466,817
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +16.4%

#1. Chugiak, AK
- Typical home value: $490,261
- 1-year price change: +3.5%
- 5-year price change: +20.2%