Real Estate Investing in Ketchikan, Alaska

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 13,875 • Ketchikan Gateway Borough

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Should you buy in Ketchikan, AK? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (45/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 15.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.7% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $408,891
Avg Monthly Rent $1,467
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ketchikan Real Estate

Across Ketchikan's 1 ZIPs, the picture is lackluster: $409K median values, $1,467/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Across Ketchikan's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run soft: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rents in Ketchikan at $1,467/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Population dynamics in Ketchikan haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with modest income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$408,891
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,467
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (AK)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Ketchikan, AK metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Ketchikan, AK metro
0
Days to pending
2.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Ketchikan, AK

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ketchikan, AK

How do home values compare in Ketchikan, AK?

Median home price in Ketchikan, AK is near $409K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been reliable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

How much rent can I charge in Ketchikan, AK?

Rental rates in Ketchikan, AK average $1,467/mo. Tenant demand and $409K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

How high is vacancy risk in Ketchikan, AK?

Vacancy in Ketchikan, AK is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,467/mo.

Is rental property easy to operate in Ketchikan, AK?

AK ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Ketchikan generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Ketchikan, AK?

The best-fit strategy in Ketchikan, AK is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

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