The story of this market
The typical home in Unalaska, Alaska sells for about $462,400, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,034 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+6.3%
AK · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Unalaska, Alaska
The Unalaska housing market remains stable, driven by the consistent demand from the commercial fishing industry and limited inventory. High median home values reflect the logistical challenges of construction in a remote island environment. Market activity is low-volume, with most housing stock serving the local workforce.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Unalaska yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 0 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0.27% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 9.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
Preserves the history of the Aleutian Campaign, offering educational value and tourism appeal.
Serves as a central hub for community resources, internet access, and local programming.
Unalaska is best suited for industry professionals, maritime workers, and those seeking a remote, rugged lifestyle, as the high cost of living and isolation present challenges for traditional family buyers.
The Unalaska City School District provides education for the community, generally characterized by small class sizes and strong community integration.
Transportation is primarily maritime and air-based, with limited road infrastructure connecting the islands and port facilities.
The city offers unique outdoor amenities including access to the Aleutian Islands WWII National Historic Area, hiking trails, and maritime-focused recreational activities.
The rental market is characterized by high demand driven by the transient workforce in the fishing industry, leading to low vacancy rates and steady rent trajectories.
The economy is anchored by the Port of Dutch Harbor, the nation's top commercial fishing port, which drives the local industry mix and employment base.
Economic momentum is heavily tied to the commercial fishing industry in Dutch Harbor, with ongoing infrastructure investments focused on port facilities and maritime logistics.
Development is largely focused on port infrastructure and maintenance of existing municipal facilities to support the fishing industry.
The city operates its own school district and manages municipal utility services, with no complex MUD/PID structures reported.
Unalaska experiences low rates of violent crime, though property crime remains a localized concern typical of remote industrial port communities.
The area faces significant risks from high winds, seismic activity, and severe maritime weather, necessitating robust building standards and comprehensive insurance coverage.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the extreme maritime climate and high risk of wind and storm damage.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alaska) — Municipal Property Tax: Tax is calculated as (Assessed Value - Exemptions) * Mill Rate. Municipalities are authorized to levy taxes and impose liens for enforcement. Exemptions include mandatory state-required exemptions (e.g., for certain residents) and optional local exemptions. State (Alaska) — Mandatory Property Tax Exemptions: Exemption of the first $150,000 of assessed value from municipal property taxation. State (Alaska) — Municipal Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the local mill rate. State law mandates a mandatory exemption of the first $150,000 of assessed value for senior citizens (65+) and disabled veterans (50%+ service-connected disability). State (Alaska) — Optional Municipal Residential / Homestead Exemption Authorization: Allows municipal taxing bodies to exempt a percentage of the assessed value (commonly up to 20%, often capped at $50,000, as implemented in jurisdictions like Anchorage) for owner-occupied primary residences. State (Alaska) — Statewide Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption: Mandates that municipalities exempt the first $150,000 of assessed property value from ad valorem taxation. Formula: Taxable Value = Max(0, Assessed Value - $150,000).
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for Unalaska city, Alaska.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.