Mat-Su Valley Real Estate Home Statistics for March 2026 Homes for Sale
- May 1
- 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
May
June
July
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September
October
November
December
Adam's Insight: So far this year home prices have not changed enough to negatively effect home pricing in the Mat-Su Valley. Homes are still for sale and people are stilling moving here despite the cold temperatures and the snowy roads.
Alaska Unemployment Rate
2026
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Adam's Insight: Not published at this time. Alaska nor the Mat-Su Borough have posted the unemployment rate for 2026.
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
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Adam's Insight: The interest rates are slightly lower, but not enough to greatly reduce your monthly payments. Gold Spruce will help you find a home that fits your budget and your dreams. Alaska is a beautiful place to live, don't let high interest rates stop you from your move.
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
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Adam's Insight: Spring is on its way with 111 homes sold and a 20% increase over the last few months. April will increase more and we will climax this summer. Alaska is one state with a strong seasonal real estate market.
Matanuska-Susitna New Listings
2026
January 147
February 158
March 241
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Matanuska-Susitna Active Listings
2026
January 350
February 337
March 376
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Matanuska-Susitna Absorption Rate
2026
January 2.36
February 2.3
March 2.59
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Matanuska-Susitna Average Sales Price
2026
January $446,322
February $405,654
March $437,200
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Matanuska-Susitna Average Median Days on Market
2026
January 74
February 73
March 61
April
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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