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Chugiak, AK

Chugiak, AK.

Population: 6,452 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Chugiak, AK is $519,056 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $745,000 after a median 10 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with avalanche, winterweather, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$519,056

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$519,056
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+10.1%
5-year appreciation
+20.8%
10-year appreciation
+42.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$519,056
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
$745,000
Median list price
$892,500
Median price per sqft
$149
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
94.1%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Birchwood ABC Elementary, Chugiak Elementary, Chugiak High School, Mirror Lake Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, winterWeather, earthquake, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Low · tsunami: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Richardson (USARMY) (22.7 mi)
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
36.0°F
Average high
43.0°F
Average low
29.0°F
Annual precipitation
18.7 in
Annual snowfall
68.1 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)
21
Days with Good air quality
319
Days with Moderate air quality
46
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,212
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
73

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Alaska Public Lands (30 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
84
Nearest airport
Bold Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Birchwood Airport (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ALASKA MEDICAL CENTER, ALASKA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 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)
-1,230 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
6.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.2%
Median annual property tax
$5,460
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
85.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
118,987
Average weekly wage
$1,334
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
161

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

How it compares

ChugiakState medianUS median
Median home value$519,056$361,476$289,727
Median sale price$745,000$347,000$325,000
Median days on market10 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,460$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 Chugiak, AK?
$519,056.
What is the median sale price in Chugiak, AK?
$745,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Chugiak, AK?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in Chugiak, AK?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,561/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chugiak, AK?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, winterWeather, earthquake, landslide.
Is Chugiak, AK in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Chugiak, AK?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chugiak, AK?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chugiak, AK?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Chugiak, AK?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Chugiak, AK walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Chugiak, AK?
Good. Median AQI: 21. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Chugiak, AK?
Regional Price Parity: 105.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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