Skagway Municipality, Alaska Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Alaska. Population: 296.
The median annual property tax in Skagway Municipality is $1,472, which is 33% lower than the Alaska state average and 23% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.34% on a median home value of $430,000. Property taxes represent 1.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,472
-33% vs State
-23% vs US
Median Home Value
$430,000
+52% vs State
+103% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.34%
-56% vs State
-64% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,698
$142/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,384
$115/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 | $1,472 +2.7% | 0.34% |
| 2022 | $1,433 +1.4% | 0.33% |
| 2021 | $1,413 +1.9% | 0.35% |
| 2020 | $1,387 -6.6% | 0.35% |
| 2019 | $1,485 | 0.44% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$78,594
per year
Monthly Tax
$123
per month
Other Counties in Alaska
Lake and Peninsula Borough
Tax: N/A/yr Rate: N/A
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Tax: $1,974/yr Rate: 0.66%
Denali Borough
Tax: N/A/yr Rate: N/A
Kusilvak Census Area
Tax: $199/yr Rate: 0.27%
Kodiak Island Borough
Tax: $3,509/yr Rate: 0.92%
Aleutians East Borough
Tax: N/A/yr Rate: N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Skagway Municipality, Alaska? ▼
The median annual property tax in Skagway Municipality is $1,472 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.34% on a median home value of $430,000.
How does Skagway Municipality property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Skagway Municipality are 23% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.34% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Skagway Municipality? ▼
In Skagway Municipality, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,698 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,384. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Skagway Municipality? ▼
Property taxes in Skagway Municipality represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $78,594. 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.