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Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska

FIPS 02188

Juniper

Northwest Arctic Borough is in the 89th percentile nationally for median rent. It also sits in the highest 14% nationally for median income. And it sits in the lowest 23% nationally for home price against income.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$231,760

Near the U.S. counties median
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.37×

Lower than 77% of U.S. counties
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

54.6

Near the U.S. counties median

The boundary of Northwest Arctic Borough.

The basics

Total Population

7,441

Median Age

28.8

Population Density

0.21

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$199

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.1%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Income

$84,018

Higher than 86% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$1,350

Higher than 89% of U.S. counties

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

56.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

-6

Avg Temperature (°F)

24

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

236.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

11.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

64.2

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Northwest Arctic Borough: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Northwest Arctic Borough?
The estimated median home value in Northwest Arctic Borough today is $231,760, near the U.S. counties median.
How much is property tax in Northwest Arctic Borough?
The median annual property tax in Northwest Arctic Borough is $199, an effective rate of 0.1% of home value.
Is Northwest Arctic Borough expensive to live in?
Homes in Northwest Arctic Borough cost about 2.37× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Northwest Arctic Borough?
The median gross rent in Northwest Arctic Borough is $1,350 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. counties.
How many people live in Northwest Arctic Borough?
Northwest Arctic Borough has a population of 7,441, about 0.21 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 28.8.
What is the weather like in Northwest Arctic Borough?
Northwest Arctic Borough averages 24°F year-round, summer highs near 56.6°F, winter lows around -6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 64.2 inches of snow a year.
Is Northwest Arctic Borough at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Northwest Arctic Borough's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.6 (near the U.S. counties median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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