Cost of Living in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area ranks #2,980 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 5%)
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About Cost of Living in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska
Yukon-Koyukuk: lowest income, reasonable rents
Yukon-Koyukuk renters spend 20.4% of income on housing, above Alaska's state average and nearly double the national affordability standard. With a median household income of just $52,642—29% below the national median—this Interior Alaska region faces significant housing cost pressure despite the state's most modest rents.
Alaska's most income-constrained community
Yukon-Koyukuk ranks last among these six counties in median household income and near the top in rent-to-income ratio, making it Alaska's most economically constrained housing market. The region's remote interior location limits employment opportunities and income potential.
Lowest rents match lowest incomes
Yukon-Koyukuk's $893 monthly rent is Alaska's lowest in this comparison, yet the $52,642 median income makes even these bargain rents consume a significant share of household earnings. Owner costs of $453 monthly on $87,800 homes offer the most affordable pathway to equity building in the state.
Yukon-Koyukuk's tight financial picture
Renters earning $52,642 annually pay $893 monthly, leaving limited financial cushion for other essentials after housing. Homeowners face far better prospects, with $453 monthly payments representing just 10.3% of income—the lowest ownership ratio in this entire regional comparison.
Yukon-Koyukuk for resilient remote workers
Yukon-Koyukuk suits only those with remote income or strong local job prospects, given the region's income constraints. If you can secure stable, above-average income before relocating, Yukon-Koyukuk offers Alaska's most affordable homeownership and lowest cost of living.
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Affordability Verdict
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is affordable for renters, with a median gross rent of $893/month representing approximately 20.4% of median household income. The rent burden (GRAPI) stands at 17.0%.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area pay $893/month on average, compared to $453/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 49%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $35,720/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $19,414/year. With a median household income of $52,642, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 17.0% of renter households in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Alaska, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is more affordable than Kusilvak Census Area by roughly 7% ($893/mo vs $832/mo).
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Rent Burden
20.4%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,228
per month
Owner Cost Burden
10.3%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Median home value is $87,800. Estimated monthly cost: $701 vs. your max of $1,228.
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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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