How affordable is land and property here?

The median home price is $331,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.92%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.

Is broadband internet available?

Broadband reaches 54.9% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.

Chugach Census Area

AK · Pop. 6,964 · Rural County

54/100Homestead Score

Chugach Census Area sits in Alaska across 9,530 square miles, home to 6,964 people at 0.7 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. A median home price of $331,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.92% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 156-day growing season, average summer highs of 60.1°F and average winter lows of 28.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 148.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Cordova Community Medical Center is 15.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 54.9% of homes.

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 54.9%

Density: 0.7/sq mi

Pros

A low effective property tax rate of 0.92% holds annual carrying costs down.
At 0.7 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Annual rainfall of 148.4 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
A low poverty rate of 4.8% signals a relatively stable local economy.

Cons

A 156-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
Broadband reaches only 54.9% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
At 0.7 people per square mile, services, labor, and suppliers are spread thin.

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Median Household Income$88,565

Poverty Rate4.8%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$331K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8a

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall148.4 inches

Avg Summer High60.1°F

Avg Winter Low28.5°F

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalCordova Community Medical Center (15.8 mi)

Emergency RoomYes

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54.9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Homesteading in Chugach Census Area: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Chugach Census Area?: Chugach Census Area is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 156-day growing season, average summer highs of 60.1°F, and average winter lows of 28.5°F.
How affordable is land and property here?: The median home price is $331,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.92%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?: Broadband reaches 54.9% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
How close is healthcare?: Cordova Community Medical Center is 15.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

Verified June 2026

Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them.