Matanuska-Susitna Borough Property Tax Rate

Alaska

1.06%effective rate

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska has an effective property tax rate of 1.06%, which is 15% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $346,600, homeowners pay approximately $3,685 per year in property taxes. Matanuska-Susitna Borough ranks #7 out of 28 counties in Alaska for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$3,685

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$346,600

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.92%

Median income: $94,031

State Rank📍

#7

of 28 counties in AK

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$3,933

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$2,895

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Matanuska-Susitna Borough pay on average $1,038 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Matanuska-Susitna Borough Compares

Matanuska-Susitna Borough
1.06%
Alaska Average
1.11%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Alaska

Dillingham Census Area
1.72%
Nome Census Area
1.55%
Anchorage Municipality
1.26%
Fairbanks North Star Borough
1.19%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
1.19%
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
1.13%
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
1.06%
North Slope Borough
1.06%

Historical Property Tax Trends

YearMedian TaxMedian Home ValueEffective Rate
2020$3,023$257,9001.17%
2021$3,201$265,2001.21%
2022$3,402$296,9001.15%
2023$3,512$319,2001.10%
2024$3,685$346,6001.06%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Alaska Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Matanuska-Susitna Borough homeowners

General Homestead

Up to $150,000 of assessed value

Primary residence owners who are Alaska residents

Senior/Disabled

Up to $150,000 of assessed value (may vary by municipality)

Homeowners age 65+ or disabled; must meet income requirements

Disabled Veteran

Up to $150,000 of assessed value; first $50,000 for 50%+ disability

Veterans with 50% or greater service-connected disability

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,180

$265/month · Rate: 1.06%

Quick Facts

Population112,988
Owner-Occupied60.2%
National Rank#989 of 3,135
Median Income$94,031

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.