State housing market · September 2026 data

Alaska housing market

Across the 4 Alaska markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $488,000 as of September 2026, and 1 of 4 are priced below a year ago. Ketchikan is the most expensive ($500,000) and Fairbanks the least ($328,600).

Midpoint median list price
$488,000
4 markets
Markets down YoY
1/4
September 2026
Active listings
1,601
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01

What are home prices in each Alaska market?

The table lists every Alaska market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.

Alaska housing markets — September 2026
MarketMedian list priceYoYDays on marketActivePrice-to-incomeIncome needed
Anchorage$485,000+0.5%511,1475.1$135,000
Fairbanks$328,600-1.9%553173.9$92,000
Juneau$491,000+1.2%50734.9$131,000
Ketchikan$500,000+11.4%98645.6$129,000

Are home prices rising or falling in Alaska?

Ketchikan posted the biggest year-over-year change in Alaska (+11.4%) and Fairbanks the weakest (-1.9%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is +0.9%, with 1,601 homes actively listed.

How much income do you need to buy a home in Alaska?

Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $92,000 a year in Fairbanks and $135,000 in Anchorage, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.

Alaska housing market FAQ

What is the median home price in Alaska?
Across WealthyBud's 4 tracked Alaska markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $488,000 as of September 2026, from $328,600 in Fairbanks to $500,000 in Ketchikan.
Are home prices falling in Alaska?
1 of 4 tracked Alaska markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is Fairbanks at -1.9%.
What is the most expensive housing market in Alaska?
Ketchikan has the highest median listing price among tracked Alaska markets at $500,000 (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in Alaska?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $92,000 a year in Fairbanks and $135,000 in Anchorage, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.

Working in Alaska real estate? See Alaska agent salary (BLS median $89,170) and how to get licensed. Compare states on the state hub index or see where prices are falling nationwide.

Marcus Bell Real Estate Market Analyst

Marcus Bell leads market and career research at WealthyBud, turning public housing and labor data into plain-English answers for investors and agents. He focuses on U.S. metro housing markets, agent economics and licensing.

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