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Property-class scope

The story of this market

The typical home in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska sells for about $364,000, or $117 per square foot.

Prices are down 31.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 184 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,269 a month.

HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,269 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Very Low.

Monthly price momentum

Home values since 2015

+6.3%

AK · past 12 months

AK 165.5USA 208.1
20152017201920212023202595125155213.5

Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.

Rent benchmark

Fair market rent by size

$1,633

3-bed / month

$920
Studio
$1,075
1 bed
$1,269
2 bed
$1,633
3 bed
$2,086
4 bed
Gross rental yield · 3-bed rent × 12 ÷ $364,0005.4%

HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.

Natural hazard exposure

The area's risk shape

5

Very Low

LandslideVolcanic activityWinter weatherWildfireTsunamiEarthquakeIce stormAvalanche

FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $838,800.

Mortgage activity

Home lending in this county

62.1%

2018 approval rate

YearApplicationsLoans madeApprovalInvestor shareMedian home value
2018763562.1%0%$295,000

CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.

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Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska

refreshed Sep 14, 2026, 12:57 PMnext refresh due Nov 13, 2026
Market sentiment: neutral

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is an ultra-low-liquidity frontier market characterized by sparse transactional activity and extended listing periods. Median home prices hover around $364,000 for standard residential product, but remote parcel and off-grid cabin sales skew statistical medians month-to-month. Limited inventory turnover and high transport friction maintain a balanced but slow-paced market environment.

No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.

The data chain · drill up or downproperty → ZIP → city → county → state
Alaska state →Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County

Select a city to expand its ZIP intel reports beneath · 10 cities · 10 ZIP reports

Latest readings
Median sale price
$364,000
Divergent · 56.9% from published 2024 series — validation case open, publishes pending verdict
Median price / sq ft
$117
Median days on market
184
Active listings
90
Listings with price cuts
25%
Median price change YoY
-31.6%
Closed sales (monthly)
1
Months of supply
24
Sale-to-list ratio
94.2%
Median asking rent
$1,050/mo
Population
5,753
Median household income
$61,250
Avg effective property tax rate
0.52%
County Market ScoreZIP-SCORE-1.3 · 4/4 sections graded
68
Composite · average of graded sections
Computed only from this report's published readings — sections without data are excluded, never estimated.
50
Growth/100

Median prices moved up 0.0% year over year.

100
Liquidity/100

Homes spend a median of 2 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.

50
Momentum/100

0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0.45% of asking — demand is holding steady.

70
Safety & stability/100

no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.1% · poverty 13.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.

Deterministic roll-up
9 of 10 ZIP reports contributed
Median sale price
$16,809
Median price / sq ft
$13
Median days on market
2.39
Active listings
136
Listings with price cuts
0.04%
Median price change YoY
+0.01%
Closed sales (monthly)
7
Months of supply
0.04
Sale-to-list ratio
0.45%
Median asking rent
$6/mo
Population
4,482
Median household income
$275

Deterministic aggregate of 9 researched ZIP reports of 10 — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.

Median home value · ten-year trajectory & projection

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection

2015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520272029$140,000$175,000$210,000$245,000$280,000

Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.

Property base layer · rolled up from researched properties

No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.

ZIP roster · every intel report in the county10 of 10 ZIPs researched
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99836Port Alexander
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researched Sep 29

99918Coffman Cove
Median price
$399,000
$/sqft
$215
Trend YoY
—
Days on mkt
110
Sale-to-list
98%
Price cuts
—
Supply (mo)
4
Listings
4
Median rent
$1,200

researched Sep 29

99919Thorne Bay
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researched Sep 29

99921Craig
Median price
$262,500
$/sqft
$165
Trend YoY
+2.5%
Days on mkt
120
Sale-to-list
97%
Price cuts
10%
Supply (mo)
7.5
Listings
15
Median rent
$1,142

researched Sep 29

Median price
$150,000
$/sqft
$145
Trend YoY
+2.5%
Days on mkt
180
Sale-to-list
98%
Price cuts
—
Supply (mo)
12
Listings
5
Median rent
$950

researched Sep 29

99923Hyder
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researched Sep 29

Median price
$270,500
$/sqft
$145
Trend YoY
+2.1%
Days on mkt
103
Sale-to-list
97.5%
Price cuts
12%
Supply (mo)
8.2
Listings
61
Median rent
$1,450

researched Sep 29

99926Metlakatla
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researched Sep 29

99927Kasaan
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researched Sep 29

99950Edna Bay
Median price
$465,000
$/sqft
$373
Trend YoY
—
Days on mkt
55
Sale-to-list
—
Price cuts
—
Supply (mo)
—
Listings
51
Median rent
$1,269

researched Sep 29

Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.

Area context
Crime & safety

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area experiences relatively low overall violent crime counts due to isolated rural island settings, though property thefts and seasonal domestic calls occur. Most public safety coverage relies on Alaska State Troopers based in Craig and local municipal police forces in larger towns.

Schools & education

Public education is split across several small independent and regional districts, notably Craig City School District, Klawock City School District, Hydaburg City School District, and Southeast Island School District. School facilities are small with low student-to-teacher ratios and unique vocational/cultural programming.

Environmental & hazard

The region features a maritime temperate rainforest climate with high rainfall, windstorms, and coastal flooding risks, alongside steep-slope landslide hazards. Wildfire risk is minimal, but marine exposure elevates homeowner insurance costs and structural moisture-management requirements.

Growth & development

The regional economy is anchored by commercial fishing, seafood processing, government administration, native corporation timber/land management, and mineral exploration (such as the Bokan Mountain and Palmer projects). Economic growth remains modest and constrained by ferry transit and air-cargo logistics.

Taxation

Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alaska) — Optional Municipal Residential / Homestead Exemption Authorization: Allows municipal taxing bodies to exempt a percentage of the assessed value (commonly up to 20%, often capped at $50,000, as implemented in jurisdictions like Anchorage) for owner-occupied primary residences. State (Alaska) — Statewide Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption: Mandates that municipalities exempt the first $150,000 of assessed property value from ad valorem taxation. Formula: Taxable Value = Max(0, Assessed Value - $150,000). State (Alaska) — Alaska Statutory Real Property Assessment Ratio and Municipal Levy Authority: Imposes an ad valorem property tax assessed at 100% full and true value (fair market value assessment ratio of 1.0) under AS 29.45.110.

Recreation & amenities

Recreational assets are centered around Tongass National Forest, world-class saltwater and freshwater sportfishing, sea kayaking, hunting, and remote trail systems like El Capitan Cave. Marinas, boat harbors, and floatplane docks serve as key leisure and transport hubs.

Rental market

The rental market is exceptionally thin with high seasonal pressure from summer commercial fishing crews, lodge staff, and government contractors. Year-round rental availability is tight across Prince of Wales Island, leading to overcrowding in select communities.

Economy & employers

The area relies heavily on natural resources, seafood harvesting and packaging, government services, public school districts, and seasonal ecotourism/charter operations. High transportation and energy costs represent enduring structural headwinds for local commercial expansion.

Transportation & infrastructure

Access is largely maritime or airborne, with the Inter-Island Ferry Authority linking Hollis to Ketchikan and floatplanes serving outlying harbors. The Prince of Wales road network comprises paved scenic corridors and extensive gravel Forest Service roads.

Development pipeline

Local development is managed at the individual city level (e.g., Craig, Klawock, Thorne Bay) or by Alaska Native village corporations, with significant areas classified as unorganized public domain.

County appraisal district

There is no countywide appraisal district; incorporated municipalities manage their own assessment rolls, while unorganized territory outside city boundaries is exempt from local assessment.

Special districts

Service districts are localized to municipal boundaries; parcels outside incorporated cities do not belong to MUDs or borough-level special taxing entities.

Insurance & hazard market

Property insurance is characterized by limited carrier availability due to remote island logistics, high rebuild costs, and coastal windstorm or seismic vulnerabilities.

Migration & population flows

Domestic migration to Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is characterized by minor turnover, with inflows driven by seasonal maritime labor and lifestyle relocations balancing out-migration of younger adults.

Foreclosure doctrine

Alaska is predominantly a non-judicial foreclosure state operating under deeds of trust, requiring recorded notice of default and statutory redemption parameters typically tied to judicial proceedings.

Disclosure doctrine

Alaska statutes mandate sellers provide a residential real property transfer disclosure statement regarding structural and mechanical conditions prior to entering a binding purchase contract.

Amenities & attractions3 retained amenities · 2 developments on the horizon

The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.

Inside this county
Tongass National Forest
National Forest / Wilderness

Surrounds the communities, providing extensive wildlife viewing, trail access, and timberland.

El Capitan Cave
Park / Natural Landmark

The largest known cave in Alaska, situated in northern Prince of Wales Island.

Craig Harbor & Marine Facilities
Marina / Waterfront

Key regional marine infrastructure supporting commercial fleets and sport charters.

On the horizon · announced & under construction
Bokan-Dotson Ridge Rare Earth ProjectMining ExplorationPermitting / Pre-developmentProposed heavy rare earth element extraction facility on southern Prince of Wales Island.
Inter-Island Ferry Authority UpgradesMarine InfrastructureOngoingTerminal and vessel capital improvements connecting Hollis to Ketchikan.
Discovery profileACS 2019-2023 5-year estimates
Census profile · Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
Population
5,753
Median age
44.5 yrs
Owner-occupancy
72.8%
Median home value
$225,300
Median gross rent
$942
Median household income
$61,250
Median year built
1986
Vacancy rate
28.5%
Renter share
27.2%
Owner cost burden
21.4%
Renter cost burden
35.8%
Population change
+3.5%
Net migration
12
Work-from-home share
7.4%
Mean commute
15.6 min
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Unemployment
7.1%
Poverty rate
13.9%
Avg household size
2.45
White alone
47.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone
39.2%
Two or More Races
8.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Asian alone
1.2%
Black alone
0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone
0.3%

Retrieved via Census Bureau QuickFacts and profile data for FIPS 02198.

School districts
Craig City School DistrictMeets StandardsServes the city of Craig across elementary, middle, and high school grades.
Southeast Island School DistrictMeets StandardsRegional district operating small rural schools across outlying island communities.
Klawock City School DistrictMeets StandardsSingle-facility district serving K-12 students in the city of Klawock.
Major employers & industries
Craig City School District / SE Island School DistrictEducation150-250 employees regionally
State of Alaska / Alaska DOT & TroopersPublic Administration100-200 regional employees
Silver Bay Seafoods / Local CanneriesSeafood ProcessingSeasonal surge of 200+ workers
Sources · 5 cited
County city board · values & trends by city10 cities · 10 ZIP reports
Craig
Median price$262,500
Price trend+2.5% YoY
Days on market120 med
Median rent$1,142
Population1,626
Active listings15
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Metlakatla
Median price$0
Price trend0% YoY
Days on market0 med
Median rent$0
Population1,465
Active listings0
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Klawock
Median price$270,500
Price trend+2.1% YoY
Days on market103 med
Median rent$1,450
Population784
Active listings61
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Hydaburg
Median price$150,000
Price trend+2.5% YoY
Days on market180 med
Median rent$950
Population380
Active listings5
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Coffman Cove
Median price$399,000
Price trend0% YoY
Days on market110 med
Median rent$1,200
Population176
Active listings4
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Edna Bay
Median price$465,000
Price trend0% YoY
Days on market55 med
Median rent$1,269
Population51
Active listings51
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Port Alexander
Median price$0
Price trend0% YoY
Days on market0 med
Median rent$0
Population38
Active listings0
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Hyder
Median price—
Price trend—
Days on market—
Median rent—
Population0
Active listings0
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Kasaan
Median price—
Price trend—
Days on market—
Median rent—
Population0
Active listings0
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Thorne Bay
Median price—
Price trend—
Days on market—
Median rent—
Population0
Active listings0
1 of 1 ZIP researched — figures roll up from member ZIP reports
Jurisdictional burden contextburdens registered for this geography · most-local first
State · Alaska
Common Interest Ownership Association LienSpecial districts & overlaysConditional

applies when — Property located within a common interest community created on or after January 1, 1986.

The association holds a statutory lien on the unit for unpaid assessments or fines. The lien has a six-month super-priority for regular budgeted assessments over most encumbrances, excluding first security interests recorded before delinquency and real estate tax liens.

Alaska Common Interest Ownership Act (ACIOA), Alaska Stat. § 34.08.470.

Municipal Property TaxTaxationConditional

applies when — Property located within a municipality that levies a property tax under Title 29 of the Alaska Statutes.

Tax is calculated as (Assessed Value - Exemptions) * Mill Rate. Municipalities are authorized to levy taxes and impose liens for enforcement. Exemptions include mandatory state-required exemptions (e.g., for certain residents) and optional local exemptions.

Governed by Alaska Statutes Title 29, Chapter 45.

Mandatory Property Tax ExemptionsTaxationConditional

applies when — Property owned by senior citizens (65+) or disabled veterans (50%+ service-connected disability).

Exemption of the first $150,000 of assessed value from municipal property taxation.

Statutory requirement under Alaska law for local taxing authorities.

Municipal Property TaxTaxationConditional

applies when — Property located within an incorporated municipality that levies a property tax.

Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the local mill rate. State law mandates a mandatory exemption of the first $150,000 of assessed value for senior citizens (65+) and disabled veterans (50%+ service-connected disability).

Governed by Alaska Statutes Title 29, Chapter 45, Article 1.

State Coastal and Floodplain Construction Standards DelegationBuilding & codesConditional

applies when — Parcels situated within mapped special flood hazard areas (SFHA) participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or regulated coastal zones

Restricts parcel development and building erection through statutory elevation requirements and building code compliance under AS 46.115 and local implementing ordinances. Imposes minimum base flood elevation (BFE) standards, specialized foundation anchoring to resist flood forces, permafrost insulation protection, and strict limits on fill placement in designated regulatory floodways.

Alaska Statutes Title 46 and AS 29.40; coordinated with federal NFIP criteria under 44 CFR Part 60.

Alaska Municipal Planning and Subdivision Platting ActLand use & zoningConditional

applies when — Parcels located within organized boroughs or unified home-rule municipalities possessing statutory land-use powers

Mandates that parcels comply with municipal master comprehensive plans, zoning classifications, and platting ordinances under AS 29.40. No parcel may be subdivided, partitioned, or legally transferred without prior review and plat approval by the local platting board or municipal authority. Imposes land-use covenants running with the land, setback controls, building density caps, and road dedication requirements.

Alaska Statutes Title 29, Chapter 40 (AS 29.40.010 - AS 29.40.200); delegates comprehensive planning, platting, and zoning powers to first and second class boroughs and home rule municipalities.

Alaska Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (UCIOA) Assessment Lien and Governance DoctrineLand use & zoningConditional

applies when — Residential parcels established as part of a common interest community (condominiums, planned unit developments, or homeowners associations) created after January 1, 1986

Statutorily binds parcels to association governing documents, recorded covenants, bylaws, and mandatory assessment dues under AS 34.08.470. Creates an automatic statutory lien on the parcel for unpaid assessments, fines, and late charges without requiring court recordation. Confers a limited 'super-priority' lien status over prior recorded mortgages for up to six months of regular periodic common expense assessments preceding an action to enforce the lien.

Alaska Statutes Title 34, Chapter 08 (AS 34.08.010 - AS 34.08.995); codified under Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act, effective January 1, 1986.

Statutory Environmental and Natural Hazard DisclosuresHazard & insuranceConditional

applies when — Parcels subject to natural hazard zones, FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas, permafrost conditions, contaminated soil/water sites, or historical erosion

Under the mandatory seller property disclosure statutory framework (AS 34.70.050) and state administrative regulations, transferors must disclose whether the parcel is situated in a designated flood zone or erosion boundary, whether flood insurance is required, presence of permafrost or soil subsidence issues, radon, freeze damage vulnerability, or registered environmental contamination. Omission of known latent environmental hazards subjects the transferor to statutory damages and rescission risk.

AS 34.70.010 et seq.; enforced via statutory disclosure schedules mandated by the Alaska Real Estate Commission.

Alaska Judicial Mortgage Foreclosure and Statutory Redemption DoctrineForeclosure doctrineConditional

applies when — Parcels encumbered by a mortgage without a power of sale or deeds of trust where the beneficiary elects judicial foreclosure through the superior court

Requires the lender to file a civil lawsuit in superior court to obtain a judgment and decree of foreclosure under AS 09.45.170. If a judicial foreclosure decree and sheriff's sale occur, the mortgagor holds a statutory right of redemption for up to 12 months after the date of confirmation of the sale under AS 09.35.250 by paying the sale price plus interest, taxes, and allowed costs.

Alaska Statutes AS 09.45.170 - 09.45.220 and AS 09.35.210 - AS 09.35.250.

Alaska Nonjudicial Deed of Trust Foreclosure and Power of Sale DoctrineForeclosure doctrineBinds every parcel

Governs the standard nonjudicial foreclosure mechanism in Alaska. Requires the trustee to record a Notice of Default not less than 30 days after default and at least 90 days before the scheduled foreclosure sale date under AS 34.20.070. The notice must be served via certified mail within 10 days of recording (or personal delivery within 20 days). Public notice of sale must be posted in three public places within 5 miles at least 30 days prior, published in a newspaper once weekly for 4 consecutive weeks, and published online for at least 45 days. Borrowers retain a statutory right of reinstatement by curing defaults prior to the sale (unless two prior notices of default were cured). Under AS 34.20.090, there is no post-sale statutory right of redemption following a nonjudicial foreclosure sale unless specifically provided for in the deed of trust.

AS 34.20.070 - AS 34.20.090 and AS 09.35.140; standard real property security enforcement mechanism in Alaska.

Alaska Residential Real Property Transfer Disclosure ActDisclosure & transactionBinds every parcel

Obligates transferors/sellers to deliver a written disclosure statement in the state-mandated format detailing parcel conditions, structural integrity, operating systems, and material defects before a prospective buyer executes a purchase agreement. Failure to comply affords buyers a statutory right to terminate the contract within a specified statutory window without penalty, and exposes the transferor to civil liability for actual damages caused by willful or negligent misrepresentation.

Alaska Statutes Title 34, Chapter 70 (AS 34.70.010 - AS 34.70.200); governs residential real estate transaction disclosures statewide.

Optional Municipal Residential / Homestead Exemption AuthorizationTaxationConditional

applies when — Residential parcels located within a taxing municipality that has enacted an optional local homestead/residential exemption ordinance pursuant to AS 29.45.050(a)

Allows municipal taxing bodies to exempt a percentage of the assessed value (commonly up to 20%, often capped at $50,000, as implemented in jurisdictions like Anchorage) for owner-occupied primary residences. Formula: Taxable Value = Assessed Value - Min(Cap, Assessed Value * Exemption Rate). Reduces net taxable assessment before the mill rate is applied.

AS 29.45.050(a); local adoption required under state authorizing statute.

Statewide Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran Property Tax ExemptionTaxationConditional

applies when — Parcels owned and occupied as a primary residence and permanent place of abode by a resident who is 65 years of age or older, a disabled veteran with a 50% or greater service-connected disability, or a qualifying surviving spouse aged 60 or older

Mandates that municipalities exempt the first $150,000 of assessed property value from ad valorem taxation. Formula: Taxable Value = Max(0, Assessed Value - $150,000). Municipalities may elect by local ordinance to increase the exemption threshold above the $150,000 state minimum. The exemption attaches to the parcel as long as the claimant remains eligible and resides on the property.

AS 29.45.030(e); statewide statutory mandate binding all property-taxing municipal governments.

Alaska Statutory Real Property Assessment Ratio and Municipal Levy AuthorityTaxationConditional

applies when — Parcels situated within organized boroughs or cities that exercise the authority to levy general property taxes pursuant to AS 29.45

Imposes an ad valorem property tax assessed at 100% full and true value (fair market value assessment ratio of 1.0) under AS 29.45.110. The state does not levy a statewide residential property tax, delegating taxing authority strictly to local municipal governments under Article X, Section 2 of the Alaska Constitution. Tax liability formula: Tax Due = (Assessed Market Value - Applicable Statutory Exemptions) * (Municipal Millage Rate / 1,000). Millage rates are established annually by local borough and city governing assemblies under AS 29.45.240.

Alaska Statutes Title 29, Chapter 45 (AS 29.45.010 - AS 29.45.240); codifies local taxation authority, full-market-value assessment standards, and billing procedures.

Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.