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Douglas, AK

Douglas, AK.

Population: 2,190 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Douglas, AK is $360,172 — up 9.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $234,900 after a median 55 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with winterweather, avalanche, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$360,172

Median home value

+9.4%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$360,172
1-year appreciation
+9.4%
3-year appreciation
+15.3%
5-year appreciation
+28.3%
10-year appreciation
+43.6%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$360,326
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
$234,900
Median list price
$395,000
Median price per sqft
$300
1-year sale-price change
+1.7%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+0.3%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
SayTik: Gastineau Community School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, avalanche, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
44.0°F
Average high
49.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
88.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
24
Days with Good air quality
314
Days with Moderate air quality
50
Highest AQI recorded (year)
78

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Juneau International Airport (JNU) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Juneau International Airport (JNU) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
17

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-175 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
37.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,632
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
82.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,062
Average weekly wage
$1,179
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
22

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

How it compares

DouglasState medianUS median
Median home value$360,172$361,476$289,727
Median sale price$234,900$347,000$325,000
Median days on market55 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,632$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 Douglas, AK?
$360,172.
What is the median sale price in Douglas, AK?
$234,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Douglas, AK?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Douglas, AK?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, avalanche, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Douglas, AK?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Douglas, AK?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Douglas, AK?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Douglas, AK?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Douglas, AK?
Good. Median AQI: 24. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Douglas, AK?
Regional Price Parity: 105.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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