Copper River Census Area, Alaska Housing Market
In Copper River Census Area, Alaska, the median home value is $292,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,089. This places Copper River Census Area at #666 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #15 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: $1,064
- Establishments: 112
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,144 (avg $73,323)
- Outflow: 1,055 (avg $74,169)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Copper River Census Area | Alaska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $292,800 | $283,493 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,089 | $1,248 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68.5% | 64.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.4 | 19.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Copper River Census Area is 3.3% above the Alaska state average and 28.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,089/month is 12.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.4, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Copper River Census Area has an owner-occupancy rate of 68.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | Washington | $292,800 | $883 |
| Rockdale County | Georgia | $292,900 | $1,525 |
| Bernalillo County | New Mexico | $292,900 | $1,144 |
| Converse County | Wyoming | $292,700 | $866 |
| Cass County | Missouri | $292,400 | $1,205 |
Other Counties in Alaska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines Borough | $293,300 | $1,087 | 78.5% |
| Wrangell City and Borough | $296,400 | $993 | 59.1% |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | $298,200 | $1,459 | 61.7% |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | $282,000 | $1,351 | 74.7% |
| Denali Borough | $275,000 | $825 | 65.0% |
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).