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Housing in Yakutat Borough
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Yakutat Borough averages $1,330/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 Yakutat Borough FMR Area are $1,032 for a studio, $1,134 for 1‑bedroom, $1,439 for 2‑bedroom, $1,818 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,370 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $109 increase for a 2-bedroom in Yakutat Borough shows a 8% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Yakutat Borough was 5.7% in 2024, compared to Alaska at 4.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
