Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Property Taxes
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)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.47%
0.30 percentage points below the state average
Typical bill
$1,043
$1,144 below the state median
State position
#6
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 26 Alaska counties.
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.