HousingAnchorage · December 29, 2025
Mat-Su Carries Alaska
Palmer and Wasilla continue to outpace the rest of the state, now responsible for more than 60 percent of Alaska's new construction.
Daily Alaska staff · December 29, 2025 · Anchorage
Palmer and Wasilla now account for more than 60 percent of all new construction statewide, even as much of Alaska sees slower growth. New homes, subdivisions, and commercial builds keep stacking up along the Parks Highway and throughout the Valley. While other regions deal with softer demand, the Mat-Su keeps pulling families priced out of Anchorage and workers chasing space, yards, and newer housing.
Population growth hasn't stalled, and builders haven't backed off either. That construction surge is propping up local jobs, keeping real estate steady, and quietly reshaping where Alaska's economic center of gravity sits. The Valley isn't just a bedroom community anymore. It's where Alaska is actively being built.
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Questions people ask
How much of Alaska's new construction is in Palmer and Wasilla?
More than 60 percent statewide, driven by families priced out of Anchorage and workers looking for space and newer housing.
Is construction slowing down elsewhere in Alaska?
Yes. While Mat-Su keeps growing, other regions are dealing with softer housing demand.
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Claims and where they come from
- Palmer and Wasilla now account for more than 60 percent of all new construction statewide. · valleymarket.com
- Mat-Su population growth has not stalled and builders have not backed off even as other regions see softer demand. · valleymarket.com
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