Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Property Taxes
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
52.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$87/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.47%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$221,800
State avg ▼ $283,581
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,648
$137/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$199
$17/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#6
of 26 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
Prince of Wales taxes rank well below average
At 0.470%, Prince of Wales-Hyder's effective tax rate falls in the bottom 20% nationally, well below the U.S. median. The median property tax of $1,043 represents just 39% of the national median of $2,690, making this Southeast Alaska region exceptionally affordable.
Low-tax area in Alaska
Prince of Wales-Hyder's 0.470% rate sits below Alaska's statewide average of 0.772%, placing it among the state's more tax-friendly jurisdictions. Median taxes ($1,043) come in 52% below the state median ($2,187), offering significant savings.
Second-lowest in Alaska region
Prince of Wales' 0.470% rate exceeds only Northwest Arctic Borough (0.122%) and Kusilvak (0.274%), but trails Petersburg (0.686%) and North Slope (0.948%). As one of Alaska's most sparsely populated regions, low tax rates reflect minimal service demands.
What $221,800 homes cost yearly
On Prince of Wales' median home valued at $221,800, homeowners pay approximately $1,043 annually in property taxes—roughly $87 monthly. With a mortgage, that figure climbs to $1,648, but remains among Alaska's most economical.
Verify your assessment before paying
Even with low rates, property assessments can be inaccurate in less-developed areas where comparable sales data is sparse. Request a detailed explanation of how your home was valued and file an appeal if the assessment seems out of line with similar properties.
How Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
0.47%
Effective rate
Alaska Avg
0.77%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
Frequently Asked Questions
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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%
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%
Haines Borough
0.80%
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.