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Butte, AK

Butte, AK.

Population: 32,103 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Butte, AK is $446,777 — up 10.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $347,000 after a median 100 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,148/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, earthquake, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$446,777

Median home value

+10.8%

1-year change

100

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$446,777
1-year appreciation
+10.8%
3-year appreciation
+17.0%
5-year appreciation
+29.5%
10-year appreciation
+65.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$446,777
House Price Index (state)
383.3 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$347,000
Median list price
$305,000
Median price per sqft
$240
Median days on market
100 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
116
Sale-to-list ratio
102.4%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
59

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,148/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$952/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,561/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,342/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Charter schools
2
Schools include
Palmer High School, Sherrod Elementary, Swanson Elementary, Academy Charter School, Mat-Su Youth Facility

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, earthquake, winterWeather, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
39.0°F
Average high
47.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
14.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
14
Days with Good air quality
317
Days with Moderate air quality
40
Highest AQI recorded (year)
102

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,203
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Alaska Public Lands (37 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
107
Nearest airport
Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MAT-SU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+632 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
7.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,673
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
71.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,192
Average weekly wage
$1,029
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ButteState medianUS median
Median home value$446,777$361,476$289,727
Median sale price$347,000$347,000$325,000
Median days on market100 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,148/mo$1,884/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,673$2,096$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Butte, AK?
$446,777.
What is the median sale price in Butte, AK?
$347,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Butte, AK?
Median days on market: 100 days.
What is typical rent in Butte, AK?
Typical rent: $2,148/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Butte, AK?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, earthquake, winterWeather, landslide, wildfire.
Is Butte, AK in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Butte, AK?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Butte, AK?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Butte, AK?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Butte, AK?
14 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Butte, AK walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Butte, AK?
Good. Median AQI: 14. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Butte, AK?
Regional Price Parity: 105.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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