Bethel Census Area property tax
Homeowners in Bethel Census Area, Alaska typically pay about 0.12% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $199 on a median home value of $168,100.
Typical effective rate
0.12%
higher than 100% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$199
per year
Median home value
$168,100
In AK
#26
of 28 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.12% — 87% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 89% lower than the Alaska median of 1.11%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $0 for mortgaged homes, $199 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 26th highest effective rate of 28 ranked Alaska counties; nationally it sits around the 0th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Bethel Census Area
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.12%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Bethel Census Area, AK?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Bethel Census Area is 0.12% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($199) divided by the median home value ($168,100) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Bethel Census Area?
The median owner-occupied home in Bethel Census Area is valued at $168,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $199 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $0, versus $199 for homes without one.
How does Bethel Census Area compare to the rest of Alaska?
Bethel Census Area's effective rate is 89% lower than the Alaska median, ranking 26th of 28 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Alaska counties
Counties ranked closest to Bethel Census Area by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Alaska counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | 0.43% | $1,136 |
| 23 | Skagway Municipality | 0.38% | $1,634 |
| 24 | Kusilvak Census Area | 0.24% | $199 |
| 25 | Aleutians East Borough | 0.15% | $199 |
| 27 | Northwest Arctic Borough | 0.10% | $199 |
| 28 | Copper River Census Area | 0.07% | $199 |
Official data & resources for Bethel Census Area
- Bethel Census Area Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Bethel Census Area — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Bethel Census Area — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.