Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area property tax
Homeowners in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska typically pay about 0.51% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,139 on a median home value of $225,300.
Typical effective rate
0.51%
higher than 83% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,139
per year
Median home value
$225,300
In AK
#20
of 28 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.51% — 46% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 54% lower than the Alaska median of 1.11%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,658 for mortgaged homes, $512 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 20th highest effective rate of 28 ranked Alaska counties; nationally it sits around the 17th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.51%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is 0.51% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,139) divided by the median home value ($225,300) 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area?
The median owner-occupied home in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is valued at $225,300, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,139 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,658, versus $512 for homes without one.
How does Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area compare to the rest of Alaska?
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area's effective rate is 54% lower than the Alaska median, ranking 20th of 28 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Alaska counties
Counties ranked closest to Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Alaska counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Kenai Peninsula Borough | 0.63% | $2,049 |
| 18 | Petersburg Borough | 0.60% | $1,896 |
| 19 | Wrangell City and Borough | 0.56% | $1,673 |
| 21 | Sitka City and Borough | 0.46% | $2,080 |
| 22 | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | 0.43% | $1,136 |
| 23 | Skagway Municipality | 0.38% | $1,634 |
Official data & resources for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Prince of Wales-Hyder 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.