Petersburg Borough, Alaska Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alaska. Population: 936.
The median annual property tax in Petersburg Borough is $2,066, which is 6% lower than the Alaska state average and 7% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.69% on a median home value of $301,300. Property taxes represent 2.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,066
-6% vs State
+7% vs US
Median Home Value
$301,300
+6% vs State
+42% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.69%
-10% vs State
-27% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,332
$194/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,427
$119/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 | $2,066 +10.0% | 0.69% |
| 2022 | $1,878 +0.8% | 0.67% |
| 2021 | $1,864 +1.7% | 0.75% |
| 2020 | $1,833 +6.6% | 0.80% |
| 2019 | $1,719 | 0.76% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$77,026
per year
Monthly Tax
$172
per month
Other Counties in Alaska
Nome Census Area
Tax: $3,110/yr Rate: 1.55%
Kusilvak Census Area
Tax: $199/yr Rate: 0.27%
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Tax: $2,588/yr Rate: 0.68%
Bethel Census Area
Tax: N/A/yr Rate: N/A
North Slope Borough
Tax: $2,082/yr Rate: 0.95%
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Tax: $1,159/yr Rate: 0.42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Petersburg Borough, Alaska? ▼
The median annual property tax in Petersburg Borough is $2,066 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.69% on a median home value of $301,300.
How does Petersburg Borough property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Petersburg Borough are 7% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.69% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Petersburg Borough? ▼
In Petersburg Borough, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,332 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,427. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Petersburg Borough? ▼
Property taxes in Petersburg Borough represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $77,026. 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.