Cost of Living in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Yakutat City and Borough Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Yakutat City and Borough ranks #1,447 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 46%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska
Yakutat offers balanced Alaska affordability
Yakutat renters allocate 19.0% of income to housing, slightly above Alaska's state average of 18.6% but comfortably below the national 30% threshold. With median household income of $80,625, residents here earn 8% above the national median while managing moderate rents of $1,276.
Yakutat ranks mid-tier statewide
Yakutat's rent-to-income ratio places it in Alaska's middle tier for housing affordability, neither among the most pressured nor the most comfortable communities. The municipality offers a balanced housing market reflecting its position as a mid-sized Southeast community.
Yakutat's moderate rents serve moderate incomes
Yakutat's $1,276 monthly rent falls between Skagway ($1,228) and Sitka ($1,350), with income ($80,625) closer to Skagway's ($78,594) than Sitka's ($101,207). Owner costs of $633 monthly stand as the region's lowest, making homeownership a particularly attractive option for cost-conscious residents.
Where Yakutat's income distributes
Renters earning $80,625 annually pay $1,276 monthly, dedicating about 19% to housing while retaining reasonable income for other needs. Homeowners enjoy exceptional affordability at $633 monthly with a median home value of just $185,000, making ownership accessible to a broad income range.
Yakutat: Alaska's homeownership sweet spot
Yakutat represents one of Alaska's best opportunities for affordable homeownership, with the lowest owner costs in this regional comparison. Whether you're seeking to rent or buy, Yakutat offers more balanced affordability than many comparable Alaskan communities.
Cost of Living Advisory: Yakutat City and Borough
Affordability Verdict
Yakutat City and Borough is affordable for renters, with a median gross rent of $1,276/month representing approximately 19.0% of median household income. The rent burden (GRAPI) stands at 14.0%.
Rent vs. Own
At $1,276/month rent versus $633/month in owner costs, owning is roughly $643/month cheaper — a 50% difference.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $51,040/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $27,129/year. With a median household income of $80,625, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 14.0% of renter households in Yakutat City and Borough are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Alaska, Yakutat City and Borough is less affordable than Nome Census Area by roughly 4% ($1,276/mo vs $1,328/mo).
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Rent Burden
19.0%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,881
per month
Owner Cost Burden
9.4%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Yakutat City and Borough
Median home value is $185,000. Estimated monthly cost: $1,477 vs. your max of $1,881.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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