Housing in Petersburg, AK
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$360,311
Petersburg vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Petersburg is highlighted.
Median Home Value
75th%ilemost expensive$298,500show rank
Median Rent
71st%ilemost expensive rent$1,208show rank
Rent Burden
53rd%ilehighest rent burden19.0%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$298,500
Median Rent
$1,208
Total Housing Units
1,567
Vacancy Rate
16.9%
Owner Occupied
70.6%
Renter Occupied
29.4%
Median Property Tax
$2,098
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,092
Housing Types
Single Family70.4%
Multi-Family18.8%
Mobile Home10.8%
The median home value in Petersburg, AK is $298,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Petersburg is $360,311. The median rent is $1,208 per month (Census ACS). About 70.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1977. There are 1,567 total housing units.