Housing in Seward, AK
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$373,026
Seward vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Seward is highlighted.
Median Home Value
74th%ilemost expensive$290,300show rank
Median Rent
64th%ilemost expensive rent$1,109show rank
Rent Burden
51st%ilehighest rent burden18.7%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$290,300
Median Rent
$1,109
Total Housing Units
1,196
Vacancy Rate
17.1%
Owner Occupied
68.7%
Renter Occupied
31.4%
Median Property Tax
$2,965
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,091
Housing Types
Single Family76.1%
Multi-Family23.9%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Seward, AK is $290,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Seward is $373,026. The median rent is $1,109 per month (Census ACS). About 68.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1982. There are 1,196 total housing units.