Cost of Living in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
These figures are county medians, not a personal budget. Use them to frame rent, ownership, and income tradeoffs, then account for household size, commute, financing, insurance, taxes, debt, and local availability before making a decision.
How Hoonah-Angoon Census Area Compares
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Hoonah-Angoon Census Area ranks #63 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 2%)
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About Cost of Living in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska
Hoonah-Angoon renters pay near-national norms
At 18.9%, Hoonah-Angoon's rent-to-income ratio is virtually aligned with the national average, though the area's lower median household income of $62,500 makes the absolute housing cost feel heavier. The $986 monthly rent reflects typical Alaska regional pricing despite lower local wages.
Middle ground in Alaska's housing market
Hoonah-Angoon's 18.9% rent-to-income ratio slightly exceeds Alaska's 18.6% state average, placing it in the mid-tier of statewide affordability. The $986 rent is more affordable than major hubs like Juneau or Kodiak, but pricier than Haines or Dillingham.
Moderate Southeast Alaska pricing
Hoonah-Angoon's $986 rent sits between Haines ($914) and Juneau ($1,462), positioning it as a middle option in Southeast Alaska's housing spectrum. It's substantially cheaper than Kodiak Island ($1,669) but more expensive than smaller Dillingham ($1,085).
Renters spend 18.9%, owners just $458/month
Hoonah-Angoon renters allocate 18.9% of their modest $62,500 income to the $986 median rent, a tighter squeeze than higher-income areas absorb. Owners face an unusually low $458 monthly cost, the least expensive homeownership burden statewide.
Affordable ownership, moderate rents appeal here
Hoonah-Angoon attracts homebuyers seeking ultra-low mortgage burdens ($458/month) despite modest regional incomes, making ownership particularly accessible. Renters should note the 18.9% ratio is manageable but slightly above state average—weigh this against lower absolute housing costs than Juneau or Ketchikan.
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Affordability Verdict
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area offers affordable rental housing at a median of $986/month — about 18.9% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area pay $986/month on average, compared to $458/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 54%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $39,440/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $19,629/year. With a median household income of $62,500, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 23.0% of renter households in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to Lake and Peninsula Borough where rent averages $933/month, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is approximately 6% more expensive.
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Rent Burden
18.9%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,458
per month
Owner Cost Burden
8.8%
of gross income
The median home in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area may be a stretch
Median home value is $278,300. Estimated monthly cost: $2,222 vs. your max of $1,458.
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