Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alaska. Population: 1,099.
The median annual property tax in Northwest Arctic Borough is $199, which is 91% lower than the Alaska state average and 90% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.12% on a median home value of $162,500. Property taxes represent 0.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$199
-91% vs State
-90% vs US
Median Home Value
$162,500
-43% vs State
-23% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.12%
-84% vs State
-87% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$199
$17/mo
Without Mortgage
$199
$17/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $199 +0.0% | 0.12% |
| 2022 | $199 +0.0% | 0.14% |
| 2021 | $199 +0.0% | 0.15% |
| 2020 | $199 | 0.16% |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
0.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$81,298
per year
Monthly Tax
$17
per month
Other Counties in Alaska
Skagway Municipality
Tax: $1,472/yr Rate: 0.34%
Fairbanks North Star Borough
Tax: $3,570/yr Rate: 1.26%
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Tax: $757/yr Rate: 0.86%
Aleutians West Census Area
Tax: $2,969/yr Rate: 0.71%
Aleutians East Borough
Tax: N/A/yr Rate: N/A
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Tax: $2,588/yr Rate: 0.68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska? ▼
The median annual property tax in Northwest Arctic Borough is $199 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.12% on a median home value of $162,500.
How does Northwest Arctic Borough property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Northwest Arctic Borough are 90% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.12% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Northwest Arctic Borough? ▼
In Northwest Arctic Borough, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $199 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $199. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Northwest Arctic Borough? ▼
Property taxes in Northwest Arctic Borough represent approximately 0.2% of the median household income of $81,298. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.