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AK area data

Seward, AK

Seward, AK.

Population: 4,698 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$408,843
1-year appreciation
+13.7%
3-year appreciation
+22.9%
5-year appreciation
+32.8%
10-year appreciation
+83.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$408,843
House Price Index
383.3 (+3.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

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
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
avalanche, earthquake, winterWeather, landslide, tsunami

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
40.0°F
Average high
46.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
64.7 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
10
Days with Good air quality
119

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Kenai Fjords National Park (39 mi)
Nearest airport
Seward Airport (SWD) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Seward Airport (SWD) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4

Migration

Net migration
+188 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Median annual property tax
$3,400
Households with broadband internet
69.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,040
Average weekly wage
$1,090
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
102

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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