Dillingham Census Area property tax
Homeowners in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska typically pay about 1.72% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,738 on a median home value of $159,000.
Typical effective rate
1.72%
higher than 6% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,738
per year
Median home value
$159,000
In AK
#1
of 28 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.72% — 84% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 56% higher than the Alaska median of 1.11%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,309 for mortgaged homes, $2,171 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 1st highest effective rate of 28 ranked Alaska counties; nationally it sits around the 94th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Dillingham Census Area
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.72%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Dillingham Census Area, AK?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Dillingham Census Area is 1.72% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,738) divided by the median home value ($159,000) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Dillingham Census Area?
The median owner-occupied home in Dillingham Census Area is valued at $159,000, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,738 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,309, versus $2,171 for homes without one.
How does Dillingham Census Area compare to the rest of Alaska?
Dillingham Census Area's effective rate is 56% higher than the Alaska median, ranking 1st of 28 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Alaska counties
Counties ranked closest to Dillingham Census Area by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Alaska counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Nome Census Area | 1.55% | $3,264 |
| 3 | Anchorage Municipality | 1.26% | $4,982 |
| 4 | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 1.19% | $3,550 |
| 5 | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 1.19% | $3,350 |
| 6 | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 1.13% | $1,109 |
| 7 | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 1.06% | $3,685 |
Official data & resources for Dillingham Census Area
- Dillingham Census Area Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Dillingham Census Area — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Dillingham Census Area — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.