Special Interest
Housing in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area averages $950/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 19% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area FMR Area are $898 for a studio, $1,118 for 1‑bedroom, $1,252 for 2‑bedroom, $1,590 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,062 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $302 increase for a 2-bedroom in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area shows a 32% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area was 8.0% in 2024, compared to Alaska at 4.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
