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AK area data

Sitka, AK

Sitka, AK.

Population: 8,368 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$486,548
1-year appreciation
-8.1%
3-year appreciation
-0.8%
5-year appreciation
-8.3%
10-year appreciation
+12.4%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$565,869
House Price Index
383.3 (+3.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
6

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
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
landslide, avalanche, volcanicActivity

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
49.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
99.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Sitka National Historical Park (2 mi)
Nearest airport
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1

Migration

Net migration
-53 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Median annual property tax
$2,080
Households with broadband internet
77.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,331
Average weekly wage
$1,177
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
11

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Data last updated

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

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