What is the rental yield in Westgate, Fairbanks, Alaska?

The gross yield in Westgate, Fairbanks, Alaska is 6.6%. That sits alongside prices about 22% above Fairbanks and 15% below Alaska, with an 8.3% increase over the past year. The Red Flag score is 54, which places risk in the middle range.

How has Westgate in Fairbanks, Alaska performed over the past year?

Westgate in Fairbanks, Alaska has seen prices rise 8.3% over the past year. Gross yield is 6.6%, and prices are about 22% above Fairbanks and 15% below Alaska. The Red Flag score of 54 suggests a moderate risk backdrop.

How does Westgate compare to Fairbanks and Alaska?

Westgate in Fairbanks, Alaska is about 22% above Fairbanks and 15% below Alaska on price. Gross yield is 6.6%, and values have increased 8.3% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 54, with walkability of 50 and education in the 51st percentile.

What are the walkability and education scores in Westgate, Fairbanks, Alaska?

Westgate in Fairbanks, Alaska has walkability of 50 and education in the 51st percentile. Those scores sit alongside a gross yield of 6.6%, prices about 22% above Fairbanks and 15% below Alaska, and a Red Flag score of 54.

Neighborhood

Westgate

Fairbanks, Alaska US

Westgate in Fairbanks, Alaska has a balanced investment profile with moderate income potential and midrange market risk. Prices are about 22% above Fairbanks and 15% below Alaska, while gross yield is 6.6% and values have risen 8.3% over the past year. The neighborhood has a Red Flag score of 54, walkability of 50, and education in the 51st percentile, suggesting a mixed profile with one clear strength in yield and one notable risk in the midrange Red Flag score.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

4.02 mi²

ZIP Code

99709

County

Fairbanks North Star Borough

State

Alaska

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesEPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$324,854

YoY+8.3%

Gross Rental Yield

6.6%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

54 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

51 / 100

Fair · better than 51% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Westgate Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Westgate, Fairbanks.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$324,854	+8.3%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$219/sqft	+3.3%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,781/mo	—
Gross Rental Yield	6.6%	—
Liquidity Score	26 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	63	-42.2%

Is Westgate Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Alaska crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

54 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Earthquake100Very High

Wildfire80Very High

Flood40Moderate

Tornado20Low

Strong Wind20Low

Hail20Low

Hurricanen/an/a

Heatn/an/a

6/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Alaska averaged 24.4 crimes and 7.2 violent per 1,000 residents (-6.4% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 6.6%

Appreciating market — +8.3% sale-price YoY

Active transaction volume — 63 homes sold last period

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Wildfire risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Westgate's live DistrictScore metrics.

Westgate Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Alaska-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Alaska Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	24.4	7.2	-6.4%
2023	26.1	7.3	+1.7%
2022	25.8	7.7	-0.5%
2021	25.9	7.6	-16.0%
2020	31.0	8.4	-18.0%
2019	37.7	8.7	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Westgate inherits the Alaska figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Westgate

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Superfund (NPL)3.5 kmModerate

Industrial odor2 nearbyHigh

Point-source screening near Westgate: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Westgate

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

50

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

7

Grocery

22

Dining

1

Schools

3

Universities

4

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

4

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Westgate's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Westgate vs Fairbanks vs Alaska

How Westgate benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Westgate, the median sale price sits about 22% above the median for Fairbanks neighborhoods and about 15% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 6.6%, against 9.0% for Fairbanks neighborhoods and 5.7% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 8.3%. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Fairbanks neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Westgate	$219/sqft	6.6%	26
Fairbanks	$180/sqft	9.0%	21
Alaska	$259/sqft	5.7%	19

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Alaska tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.90% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

No state income tax — rental income is not taxed at the state level.

State Capital Gains

No state capital gains tax.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: none statewide (local tax may apply).

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents6

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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Westgate Real Estate FAQ

Westgate in Fairbanks, Alaska shows a mixed investment profile. Gross yield is 6.6%, prices are about 22% above Fairbanks and 15% below Alaska, and values have risen 8.3% over the past year. The Red Flag score of 54 points to moderate overall risk.

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