Special Interest
Housing in Copper River Census Area
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Copper River Census Area averages $1,089/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Alaska median of $1,419 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 24% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Copper River Census Area FMR Area are $827 for a studio, $949 for 1‑bedroom, $1,153 for 2‑bedroom, $1,604 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,934 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $64 increase for a 2-bedroom in Copper River Census Area shows a 6% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Copper River Census Area was 7.6% in 2024, compared to Alaska at 4.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
