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Kobuk, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · North Slope Borough County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
125
Population
8/sq mi density
$31,429
Median Income
$17,250 per capita
$1,304
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
23°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
1,490
Violent Crime/100K
4,348 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$31,429 median income, 2.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,490 violent crimes/100K (292% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
12% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
52.6%
20% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
52
Median year built: 1988
Ownership vs. Renting
52.6%
Owner-Occupied
47.4%
Renter-Occupied
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:
$1,304/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1988
Average age of housing stock: 38 years
Homeownership Rate
52.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $253,301 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,304 |
| 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-Occupied | 52.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 52 |
| Median Year Built | 1988 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |