Bethel Census Area, Alaska Housing Market
In Bethel Census Area, Alaska, the median home value is $168,100, with a median monthly rent of $1,474. This places Bethel Census Area at #1845 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #26 within Alaska.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,171
- Establishments: 180
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 8
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,174 (avg $51,924)
- Outflow: 5,075 (avg $50,979)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Bethel Census Area | Alaska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $168,100 | $283,493 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,474 | $1,248 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 61.6% | 64.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 9.5 | 19.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Bethel Census Area is 40.7% below the Alaska state average and 26.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,474/month is 18.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 9.5, buying a home in Bethel Census Area 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.
Bethel Census Area has an owner-occupancy rate of 61.6%, 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
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County | Kentucky | $168,100 | $726 |
| Cedar County | Missouri | $168,100 | $767 |
| Forrest County | Mississippi | $168,000 | $972 |
| Douglas County | Missouri | $168,200 | $700 |
| Ralls County | Missouri | $168,200 | $749 |
Other Counties in Alaska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillingham Census Area | $159,000 | $1,105 | 61.4% |
| Northwest Arctic Borough | $199,100 | $1,350 | 64.4% |
| Aleutians East Borough | $135,500 | $979 | 64.2% |
| Nome Census Area | $211,200 | $1,394 | 66.8% |
| North Slope Borough | $218,300 | $1,254 | 49.1% |
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).