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Sitka, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Sitka City and Borough County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
8,393
Population
3/sq mi density
$101,207
Median Income
$45,532 per capita
$442,100
Home Value
$472,854 Zillow
$1,350
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
166 sunny days/yr
188
Violent Crime/100K
1,974 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$101,207 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$442,100 home value, $1,350/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
188 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$442,100
57% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,350/mo
16% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.7%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,138
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$442,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$472,854
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.7%
Owner-Occupied
38.3%
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:
$1,350/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
61.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $442,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $472,854 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,350 |
| 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 | 61.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,138 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 29.9% |