Alaska housing market
Statewide listing data for September 2026, the latest month Realtor.com® Economic Research has published, with two years of history. Checked October 8, 2026.
Alaska at a glance
WestSource: Realtor.com® Economic Research (Alaska, September 2026). Asking prices and active listings, not closed sales.
What the data says
- There are 11.6% more homes for sale in Alaska than a year ago.
- The median asking price is down 2.3% from a year ago.
- 21% of active listings have had at least one price reduction.
- The typical listing spends 59 days on the market, 3 days shorter than a year ago.
Repeat sales and appraisals of the same homes, published quarterly with a lag of about two months.
Two-year trend
Median listing price, Alaska
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-01 | $425K |
| 2024-10-01 | $425K |
| 2024-11-01 | $420K |
| 2024-12-01 | $415K |
| 2025-01-01 | $418K |
| 2025-02-01 | $423K |
| 2025-03-01 | $429K |
| 2025-04-01 | $435K |
| 2025-05-01 | $445K |
| 2025-06-01 | $449K |
| 2025-07-01 | $445K |
| 2025-08-01 | $445K |
| 2025-09-01 | $445K |
| 2025-10-01 | $441K |
| 2025-11-01 | $435K |
| 2025-12-01 | $424K |
| 2026-01-01 | $420K |
| 2026-02-01 | $423K |
| 2026-03-01 | $435K |
| 2026-04-01 | $447K |
| 2026-05-01 | $450K |
| 2026-06-01 | $450K |
| 2026-07-01 | $449K |
| 2026-08-01 | $445K |
| 2026-09-01 | $435K |
Homes for sale, Alaska
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-01 | 2,012 |
| 2024-10-01 | 1,844 |
| 2024-11-01 | 1,640 |
| 2024-12-01 | 1,439 |
| 2025-01-01 | 1,262 |
| 2025-02-01 | 1,218 |
| 2025-03-01 | 1,307 |
| 2025-04-01 | 1,342 |
| 2025-05-01 | 1,559 |
| 2025-06-01 | 1,809 |
| 2025-07-01 | 1,970 |
| 2025-08-01 | 2,020 |
| 2025-09-01 | 2,035 |
| 2025-10-01 | 1,906 |
| 2025-11-01 | 1,700 |
| 2025-12-01 | 1,416 |
| 2026-01-01 | 1,142 |
| 2026-02-01 | 1,117 |
| 2026-03-01 | 1,146 |
| 2026-04-01 | 1,248 |
| 2026-05-01 | 1,434 |
| 2026-06-01 | 1,811 |
| 2026-07-01 | 2,041 |
| 2026-08-01 | 2,266 |
| 2026-09-01 | 2,271 |
Listings follow a seasonal pattern each year; compare a month with the same month a year earlier.
Alaska compared with the U.S.
Compare with another state| Measure | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median listing price | $435,000 (−2.3% y/y) | $419,250 (−1.4% y/y) |
| Homes for sale | 2,271 (+11.6% y/y) | 1,161,615 (+5.4% y/y) |
| Median days on market | 59 days (−3 days y/y) | 61 days (Unchanged y/y) |
| Listings with a price cut | 20.8% (+2.9 pts y/y) | 20.8% (+0.9 pts y/y) |
| Median list price per sq ft | $260 (+2.2% y/y) | $223 (−1.7% y/y) |
Sources: Realtor.com® Economic Research (Alaska, September 2026); Realtor.com® Economic Research (United States, September 2026). “y/y” is the change from the same month a year earlier.
An affordability illustration
Run your own numbersThe inputs
- Median listing price (September 2026)$435,000
- Down payment20% ($87,000)
- Loan amount$348,000
- Rate: 30-year fixed, national (Week of Oct 1, 2026)7.28%
- Median household income, Alaska (2025)$102,500
This is an illustration, not a lender calculation. It leaves out property taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance and HOA dues, which can add several hundred dollars or more a month. The rate is a national average for strong-credit borrowers; your rate may differ.
Sources: Realtor.com® Economic Research (Alaska, September 2026); Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, via FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (United States, Week of Oct 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, via FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (Alaska, 2025).
Editor’s notes on Alaska
Written March 2026; conditions may have changedAlaska's housing market operates on its own rhythm, largely insulated from Lower 48 trends. The oil industry's volatility creates cyclical demand patterns in Anchorage, while remote work has brought some interest from mainland buyers seeking dramatic scenery and solitude. Financing can be more complex due to limited comparable sales and unique property characteristics — buyers often need lenders with specific Alaska experience.
For buyers
Work with a lender who specializes in Alaska. Many national lenders won't touch properties here. Budget extra for energy costs — heating a home in Interior Alaska is a significant monthly expense.
For sellers
Juneau properties move fastest due to limited buildable land. Anchorage sellers in turnkey condition can expect reasonable activity. Market for fixer-uppers is significantly softer.
These notes are background written by our editors in March 2026, before the data above. Where they differ, the dated figures on this page are more current.