Dillingham Census Area Property Taxes
Dillingham Census Area, Alaska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
31.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$240/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.76%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$163,800
State avg ▼ $283,581
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,410
$284/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,638
$137/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#26
of 26 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska
Dillingham's rate towers above the nation
At 1.755%, Dillingham's effective property tax rate is more than double the national median of 0.88%, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. Most homeowners across America pay significantly less on the same home value. Dillingham residents shoulder a heavier tax burden than the vast majority of U.S. counties.
Dillingham ranks second highest in Alaska
Only Fairbanks North Star Borough (1.264%) comes close to Dillingham's 1.755% effective rate among Alaska counties. This rate is more than double Alaska's state average of 0.772%, making Dillingham a clear outlier even within Alaska. The gap reflects Dillingham's uniquely high tax burden statewide.
Dillingham heavily outpaces Southeast Alaska peers
Dillingham's 1.755% rate dwarfs nearby Haines Borough (0.802%) and Hoonah-Angoon Census Area (0.416%). Even when compared to distant Juneau (0.934%), Dillingham taxes are nearly twice as steep. The regional disparity highlights Dillingham's exceptional position in Alaska's tax landscape.
The median Dillingham home costs $2,875 yearly
With a median home value of $163,800 and a 1.755% effective rate, a typical homeowner pays $2,875 annually in property taxes. Add mortgage-related taxes and the figure rises to $3,410 per year. For renters or those without mortgages, the baseline remains $1,638—still above the state average.
Many Dillingham homeowners may be overassessed
Property assessments aren't always accurate, and overassessed homeowners can file formal appeals to lower their tax burden. Given Dillingham's high overall rate, it's worth reviewing your assessment notice to ensure your home's valuation reflects current market conditions. An appeal could reduce your annual liability.
How Dillingham Census Area Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Dillingham Census Area
1.76%
Effective rate
Alaska Avg
0.77%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Alaska
Copper River Census Area
0.08%
Northwest Arctic Borough
0.12%
Kusilvak Census Area
0.27%
Skagway Municipality
0.34%
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
0.42%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
0.47%
Sitka City and Borough
0.47%
Wrangell City and Borough
0.62%
Kenai Peninsula Borough
0.66%
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
0.68%
Petersburg Borough
0.69%
Aleutians West Census Area
0.71%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
0.71%
Bristol Bay Borough
0.72%
Yakutat City and Borough
0.76%
Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.