Mat-Su Valley Real Estate Home Statistics for April 2026
- May 6
- 2 min read
Unemployment Rates
The unemployment rate is a great market indicator for the future market. As long as employment numbers are strong, mortgages will be paid and manufactured items will be purchased. Unemployment rates can greatly affect how many homes sale in the Mat-Su Valley.
National Unemployment Rate
2026
January 4.3%
February 4.4%
March 4.3%
April 4.3%
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Adam's Insight: The war has not changed our stable labor market. 4.3% unemployment is a healthy rate for a stable growing country. Historically the #FED has not changed the interest rate with a stable unemployment rate.
Alaska Unemployment Rate
2026
January 4.8%
February 4.7%
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Adam's Insight: Alaska has not provided the data on for March or April yet. Alaska's unemployment numbers are always a little higher than the countries due to the native population and off grid living. Currently, there are plenty of jobs and the number of opportunities is growing everyday. The military is increasing the base by 10,000 and for every soldier on base there are 4 civilian jobs for that one position.
30 Year Mortgage Rate Average in United States
*This information is pulled from the Federal Reserve and Freddie Mac. These are averages for information purposes only. This information is for the first day of the month; remember that a lot can change in 30 days.
2026
January 6.15%
February 6.11%
March 6.00%
April 6.46%
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Adam's Insight: The 30 year interest rates are dancing a little 2 step, a few little steps forward with a huge step back. The interest rate for the beginning of April has almost increased by a half percent. This increase still is not enough to negatively effect home sales,
Spot Gold Price (Price per Ounce)
2025
Spot Silver Price
2026
Mat-Su Valley Home Sales Statistics
Matanuska-Susitna Properties Sold
2026
January 76
February 80
March 111
April 140
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Adam's Insight: As expected and predicted, April had another increase in homes sold. New homes listed has also increased by 100 so May and June will increase even more. Currently the inventory is low, but soon buyers will have many options.
Matanuska-Susitna New Listings
2026
January 147
February 158
March 241
April 254
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Matanuska-Susitna Active Listings
2026
January 350
February 337
March 376
April 400
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Matanuska-Susitna Absorption Rate
2026
January 2.36
February 2.30
March 2.59
April 2.75
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Matanuska-Susitna Average Sales Price
2026
January $446,322
February $405,654
March $437,200
April $447,087
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Matanuska-Susitna Average Days on Market
2026
January 36
February 59
March 25
April 11
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Written by Associate Broker Adam Maxfield
Real Estate Sales and Investing
Gold Spruce
(907) 803-8788
Real Estate Brokers of Alaska
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