Alakanuk, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
997 Population 31/sq mi density
$39,667 Median Income $11,599 per capita
$828 Median Rent 13.4% income on rent
28°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$39,667 median income, 21.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Rent
$828/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.0%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
265
Median year built: 1990

Ownership vs. Renting

68.0%
Owner-Occupied
32.0%
Renter-Occupied
68%
32%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$1,061/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,194/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,467/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,941/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,304/mo
Census median rent: $828/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
13.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
57% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1990
Average age of housing stock: 36 years
Homeownership Rate
68.0%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$435,931

Rent

Census Median Rent$828
FMR Studio$1,061
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,194
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,467
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,941
FMR 4-Bedroom$2,304

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied68.0%
Renter-Occupied32.0%
Homeownership Rate68.0%
Total Housing Units265
Median Year Built1990
Rent Burden13.4%