Ketchikan is Alaska's southernmost major community, with an economy centered on cruise-ship tourism and commercial fishing. The Ketchikan Gateway Borough's property tax rate is moderate for the state.
Recommended for incomes above $85k/yr (28% DTI rule)
Ketchikan housing market
The 1.05% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Ketchikan and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide Alaska average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Ketchikan buyers. Many Ketchikan properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $50/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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