Homeowners in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska paid a median $3,550 a year in property tax on a median home worth $298,200, an effective rate of about 1.19% (Census 2020–2024).
1.11%Alaska statewide · US 0.94%
How Fairbanks North Star Borough compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.19% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,786 | $149 |
| $250,000 | $2,976 | $248 |
| $350,000 | $4,167 | $347 |
| $500,000 | $5,952 | $496 |
Cities and towns in Fairbanks North Star Borough
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks | $3,313 | $268,400 | 1.23% |
| Badger | $3,548 | $310,600 | 1.14% |
| College | $3,697 | $297,500 | 1.24% |
| Steele Creek | $4,156 | $348,400 | 1.19% |
| North Pole | $3,734 | $289,400 | 1.29% |
| Salcha | $2,840 | $311,200 | 0.91% |
| Pleasant Valley | $2,577 | $-666,666,666 | -0.00% |
| Harding-Birch Lakes | $199 | $-666,666,666 | -0.00% |
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Related
- Alaska property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK1.19% effective
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK1.13% effective
- Anchorage Municipality, AK1.26% effective
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK1.06% effective
- North Slope Borough, AK1.06% effective
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska?
Homeowners in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska paid a median $3,550 a year in property tax on a median home worth $298,200, an effective rate of about 1.19% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
About $3,571 a year ($298 a month) at the 1.19% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Fairbanks North Star Borough property tax high?
It ranks #27 lowest of 30 Alaska counties. The state median effective rate is 1.11% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Bills are issued and collected by the Fairbanks North Star Borough treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.