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Ketchikan, AK

Ketchikan, AK.

Population: 13,768 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ketchikan, AK is $408,891 — up 7.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $93,000 after a median 6 days on market. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$408,891

Median home value

+7.2%

1-year change

6

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$408,891
1-year appreciation
+7.2%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+17.3%
10-year appreciation
+57.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$408,891
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
$93,000
Median list price
$98,000
Median price per sqft
$137
1-year sale-price change
-28.5%
Median days on market
6 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
66
Sale-to-list ratio
93.9%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+0.5%
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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Schools include
Houghtaling Elementary, Ketchikan High School, Revilla Jr/Sr High School, Schoenbar Middle School, Fawn Mountain Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.4%
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
46.0°F
Average high
51.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
155.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,679
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
1
Nearest airport
Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) (27 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PEACEHEALTH KETCHIKAN MEDICAL CENTER

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-74 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
35.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,619
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
76.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,338
Average weekly wage
$1,082
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

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

How it compares

KetchikanState medianUS median
Median home value$408,891$361,476$289,727
Median sale price$93,000$347,000$325,000
Median days on market6 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,619$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 Ketchikan, AK?
$408,891.
What is the median sale price in Ketchikan, AK?
$93,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ketchikan, AK?
Median days on market: 6 days.
What is typical rent in Ketchikan, 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 Ketchikan, AK?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche.
Is Ketchikan, AK in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Ketchikan, AK?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ketchikan, AK?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ketchikan, AK?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ketchikan, AK?
9 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ketchikan, AK walkable?
Walkability index: 11.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Ketchikan, AK?
Regional Price Parity: 105.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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