Cost of Living in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska

$1,886/mo

Median Monthly Rent

$419,100

Median Home Value

54% above state averageUnaffordable

At a Glance

Median Monthly Rent

$1,886/mo

54% above state average

Median Home Value

$419,100

49% above national

Rent-to-Income Ratio

21.0%

% of income spent on rent

Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)

Affordability Rating

Unaffordable

Rent over 50% of income

How Aleutians West Census Area Compares

Median monthly rent comparison

Aleutians West Census Area$1,886/mo

Alaska Average$1,221/mo

National Median$1,163/mo

Detailed Housing Stats

$1,886/mo

Median Gross Rent

$419,100

Median Home Value

$2,138/mo

Monthly Owner Cost

21.0%

Rent-to-Income Ratio

Data Story

About Cost of Living in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska

Aleutians West: Steep Housing Costs

At 21.1% of income, the rent-to-income ratio here exceeds Alaska's state average of 18.6% and approaches the national affordability danger zone of 30%. Despite a strong median household income of $107,344, renters pay $1,886 monthly—Alaska's second-highest rent burden.

Most Expensive Rental Market in Alaska

Aleutians West carries Alaska's highest or near-highest housing costs, with median rent of $1,886 per month significantly outpacing the state average of $1,221. This remote census area's extreme affordability challenges stem from geographic isolation and limited housing supply.

Priciest Remote Housing in the State

Renters here face $1,886 monthly rent—$798 more than Aleutians East and $465 more than nearby Bristol Bay Borough. Even with the state's highest median household income at $107,344, Aleutians West residents pay the steepest housing premiums in Alaska.

High Income, Higher Housing Costs

Monthly rent of $1,886 consumes 21.1% of a $107,344 annual income, while homeowners spend $2,138 monthly on properties averaging $419,100. This census area represents Alaska's most extreme housing cost-to-income dynamic: earning well doesn't guarantee affordability.

Aleutians West: Only for the Committed

Remote location and extreme housing costs make Aleutians West a tough sell for most relocating families—even high earners struggle with affordability here. Consider this destination only if employment opportunity justifies paying Alaska's steepest housing premium.

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Your Annual Household Income

Rent Burden

21.1%

of gross income

Max Housing (28% Rule)

$2,505

per month

Owner Cost Burden

23.9%

of gross income

The median home in Aleutians West Census Area may be a stretch

Median home value is $419,100. Estimated monthly cost: $3,346 vs. your max of $2,505.

Rent Affordability Guide

Your rent-to-income ratio21.1%

Recommended max30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?

Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska has a median monthly rent of $1,886/mo and a median home value of $419,100. The affordability rating is Unaffordable, with rent making up approximately 21.0% of median household income.

What is the median rent in Aleutians West Census Area?

The median gross rent in Aleutians West Census Area is $1,886/mo. This is 54% above state average for Alaska.

Is Aleutians West Census Area affordable?

Aleutians West Census Area is rated Unaffordable based on rent-to-income ratio of 21.0%. Spending over 50% of income on rent is generally considered unaffordable.

How does Aleutians West Census Area's rent compare to the state average?

Aleutians West Census Area's median rent of $1,886/mo is 54% above state average of $1,221/mo for Alaska.

What is the median home value in Aleutians West Census Area?

The median home value in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska is $419,100. This is 49% above the national median home value of $281,900.