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West Valley

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Alaska
$466K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
6
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$580K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.669
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$580K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,893 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1997
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.75%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.40%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.87%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.10%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.57%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.11.2 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.67
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.0

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.257
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$118K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.30%

How West Valley compares

By median home value, West Valley is the 3rd most expensive of 12 neighborhoods in Juneau County, and its typical home is worth more than 72% of all homes in Juneau County.

Home values in West Valley

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$357K$894K
neighborhoods in Juneau County ranked by median home value
#Juneau CountyMedian valueHomes
1Glacier Highway to Waydelich Creek$759K515
2Mendenhall Peninsula$713K295
3West Valley$580K669
4North Douglas$579K590
5Salmon Creek / Vanderbilt Hill$553K369
6Switzer Creek$551K384
7Auke Bay$506K229
8East Valley$454K4,168
9West Juneau$425K588
10Lemon Creek$421K604
11Douglas$413K636
12Downtown Juneau$383K889

About the West Valley market

What is the median home price in West Valley, AK?

The median sale price in West Valley, AK is $465,500 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in West Valley, AK each year?

6 homes sold in West Valley, AK over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in West Valley, AK?

West Valley, AK contains 669 residential properties, with a median of 1,893 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1997. The median TopHap Estimate is $580K.

How does West Valley, AK compare to the rest of Juneau County?

By median home value, West Valley, AK is the 3rd most expensive of 12 neighborhoods in Juneau County. Its typical home is worth more than 72% of all homes in Juneau County. Mendenhall Peninsula ranks just above it and North Douglas just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in West Valley, AK?

87% of homes in West Valley, AK are owner-occupied. 10% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in West Valley, AK hold?

40% of mortgaged homes in West Valley, AK are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.9% owe more than the home is worth.

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