Nome Census Area Property Taxes
Nome Census Area, Alaska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
42.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$259/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.55%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$201,000
State avg ▼ $283,581
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,401
$283/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,618
$218/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#25
of 26 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Nome Census Area, Alaska
Nome's taxes rank among nation's steepest
At 1.547%, Nome Census Area's effective tax rate places it in the top 10% nationally—higher than 90% of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $3,110 exceeds the national median of $2,690 by 16%, despite homes averaging $201,000, well below the national median.
Second-highest taxes in Alaska
Nome's 1.547% rate ranks second only to Matanuska-Susitna's 1.100% in the state, nearly double Alaska's 0.772% average. Median taxes ($3,110) come in 42% above the state median ($2,187), reflecting Nome's remote location and high service costs.
Nome stands out for tax burden
Nome's 1.547% rate significantly exceeds Northwest Arctic Borough (0.122%), North Slope Borough (0.948%), and Kusilvak (0.274%), its nearest regional peers. This disparity reflects Nome's higher municipal infrastructure and service demands as Alaska's northwestern regional hub.
What $201,000 homes cost annually
On Nome's median home valued at $201,000, homeowners pay approximately $3,110 per year in property taxes—roughly $260 monthly. With a mortgage, the burden climbs to $3,401, making Nome one of Alaska's priciest jurisdictions to own property.
Appeal if your assessment is inflated
High effective rates like Nome's often correlate with overassessment across the region. Request a detailed comparison of your home to recent comparable sales, and file a formal assessment appeal if your property value appears misaligned with market reality.
How Nome Census Area Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Nome Census Area
1.55%
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.