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AK area data

Petersburg, AK

Petersburg, AK.

Population: 3,409 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$383,504
1-year appreciation
+19.2%
3-year appreciation
+23.7%
5-year appreciation
+8.7%
10-year appreciation
+40.2%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$383,737
House Price Index
383.3 (+3.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
avalanche, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
48.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
109.8 in
Annual snowfall
100.8 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PSG) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PSG) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1

Migration

Net migration
+26 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Median annual property tax
$1,896
Mean commute to work
7 min
Households with broadband internet
71.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
787
Average weekly wage
$977
Top industries (by employment)
Other Services, Construction, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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