Top Alaska markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ketchikan, AK | 84 | B |
| 2 | Anchorage, AK | 82 | B- |
| 3 | Fairbanks, AK | 79 | C+ |
| 4 | Juneau, AK | 74 | C |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Slope Borough, AK | 98 | A+ |
| 2 | bristol bay borough, ak | 96 | A |
| 3 | Petersburg Borough, AK | 96 | A |
| 4 | hoonah-angoon census area, ak | 91 | A- |
| 5 | dillingham census area, ak | 90 | A- |
| 6 | Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK | 88 | B+ |
| 7 | Kodiak Island Borough, AK | 84 | B |
| 8 | Anchorage Borough, AK | 82 | B- |
| 9 | Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK | 80 | B- |
| 10 | kusilvak census area, ak | 79 | C+ |
Alaska Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in Alaska. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
Alaska Metro Areas
4 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in Alaska
Alaska Counties
27 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in Alaska
+15 more counties in Alaska tracked by PropertyIQ
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Alaska Real Estate Market Analysis
Alaska's real estate market spans a wide range of economic conditions, demographics, and price points. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for the most affordable Alaska metros or an investor weighing relative market strength, the PropertyIQ Score gives you a single data-first read — built from Zillow price momentum and Realtor.com market-flow signals, updated monthly — of how each market compares to its state.
Alaska's housing market is uniquely shaped by its resource extraction economy, federal employment, and geographic isolation. Anchorage anchors roughly half the state's population and offers the most liquid real estate market. Oil price cycles historically drive affordability windows. Remote work trends have increased demand from lower-48 buyers, though extreme seasonal dynamics and infrastructure costs are critical factors PropertyIQ accounts for in its scoring models.
Explore PropertyIQ's interactive map to compare all Alaska markets on a single view, or browse individual metro and county pages for detailed analytics, AI-generated market reports, and historical trend data. Sign up free to access PropertyIQ's full scoring dashboard for every Alaska market.
Alaska Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
Alaska Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-21. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in Alaska?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 4 metro areas and 27 counties in Alaska, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a Alaska market?
A score of 50 marks Alaska's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a Alaska market is read against Alaska's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the Alaska average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for Alaska?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a Alaska metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for Alaska market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for Alaska shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which Alaska metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Ketchikan, AK has the highest PropertyIQ Score among Alaska metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.