Special Interest
Housing in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area averages $1,084/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 23% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area FMR Area are $1,070 for a studio, $1,111 for 1‑bedroom, $1,228 for 2‑bedroom, $1,708 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,022 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $144 increase for a 2-bedroom in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area shows a 13% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area was 8.9% in 2024, compared to Alaska at 4.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
