Special Interest
Housing in North Slope Borough
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in North Slope Borough averages $1,394/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 North Slope Borough FMR Area are $1,234 for a studio, $1,364 for 1‑bedroom, $1,790 for 2‑bedroom, $2,146 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,952 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $396 increase for a 2-bedroom in North Slope Borough shows a 28% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for North Slope Borough was 3.4% in 2024, compared to Alaska at 4.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
