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Housing in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area averages $1,280/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Alaska median of $1,419 and the national median of $1,413.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area FMR Area are $1,024 for a studio, $1,303 for 1‑bedroom, $1,428 for 2‑bedroom, $1,986 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,352 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $148 increase for a 2-bedroom in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area shows a 12% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area was 5.9% in 2024, compared to Alaska at 4.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
