Real Estate Investing in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 13,875

Should you buy in Ketchikan Gateway Borough County, 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.

πŸ“ˆ 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 β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.7% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $408,891
Avg Monthly Rent $1,467
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ketchikan Gateway Borough County Real Estate

Ketchikan Gateway Borough County is one of those Alaska regions where numbers warn before they reward. 1 cities, 13,875 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

A 3.0 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Ketchikan Gateway Borough County sits firmly in that category.

Demographics in Ketchikan Gateway Borough show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is thin relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$408,891
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,467
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (AK)
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πŸ“‰ 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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Cities in Ketchikan Gateway Borough County

ZIP Codes in Ketchikan Gateway Borough County, AK

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ketchikan Gateway Borough County

Is, AK a smart market for rental property?

, AK reflects an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $409K and average rents around $1,467/mo. That combination puts it in the significant tier for investor interest.

Which investment style suits, AK?

In, AK the durable play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $409K prices and $1,467/mo rents suits that approach.

Where do rents currently stand in, AK?

Rent in, AK is around $1,467/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $409K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

How does, AK compare to the AK average?

Versus statewide AK, is broadly in line with. Its 3.0/5 investability score reflects that position.

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