Aleutians East Borough, Alaska Housing Market

In Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, the median home value is $135,500, with a median monthly rent of $979. This places Aleutians East Borough at #2428 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #28 within Alaska.

Median Home Value $135,500
Median Rent $979/mo
Owner Occupancy 64.2%
Price/Rent Ratio 11.5

📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)

ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.

📍 Economic Snapshot

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Employment & Wages

1,586
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $1,454
  • Establishments: 56
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Migration Patterns

+60
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 568 (avg $66,088)
  • Outflow: 508 (avg $68,059)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Aleutians East Borough Compares

MetricAleutians East BoroughAlaska AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $135,500 $283,493 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $979 $1,248 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 64.2% 64.7% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 11.5 19.0 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Aleutians East Borough is 52.2% below the Alaska state average and 40.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $979/month is 21.6% below the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 11.5, buying a home in Aleutians East Borough is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.

Aleutians East Borough has an owner-occupancy rate of 64.2%, compared to 64.7% in Alaska and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.

Similar Counties by Home Value

CountyStateMedian Home ValueMedian Rent
Sanborn County South Dakota $135,600 $725
Van Buren County Arkansas $135,700 $722
Johnson County Arkansas $135,300 $728
Wayne County Kentucky $135,700 $727
Faribault County Minnesota $135,300 $799

Other Counties in Alaska

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Dillingham Census Area $159,000 $1,105 61.4%
Bethel Census Area $168,100 $1,474 61.6%
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area $98,500 $1,084 69.9%
Kusilvak Census Area $84,300 $833 69.8%
Northwest Arctic Borough $199,100 $1,350 64.4%

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).