Chugach Census Area, Alaska Housing Market
In Chugach Census Area, Alaska, the median home value is $346,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,369. This places Chugach Census Area at #439 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #9 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: $1,541
- Establishments: 352
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 11
- Multi-family: 12
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,850 (avg $87,168)
- Outflow: 2,577 (avg $90,110)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Chugach Census Area | Alaska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $346,200 | $283,493 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,369 | $1,248 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 63.8% | 64.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.1 | 19.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Chugach Census Area is 22.1% above the Alaska state average and 52.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,369/month is 9.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Chugach Census Area has an owner-occupancy rate of 63.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | Texas | $346,200 | $1,532 |
| Anoka County | Minnesota | $346,500 | $1,464 |
| Warren County | New Jersey | $346,500 | $1,409 |
| Lawrence County | South Dakota | $346,500 | $938 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | $346,600 | $1,299 |
Other Counties in Alaska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | $346,600 | $1,299 | 77.2% |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | $323,200 | $1,184 | 77.0% |
| Petersburg Borough | $315,100 | $950 | 65.7% |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | $393,300 | $1,505 | 68.6% |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | $298,200 | $1,459 | 61.7% |
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).