Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska Housing Market
In Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska, the median home value is $84,300, with a median monthly rent of $833. This places Kusilvak Census Area at #3055 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #30 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: $1,092
- Establishments: 54
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,967 (avg $31,385)
- Outflow: 2,003 (avg $31,335)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Kusilvak Census Area | Alaska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $84,300 | $283,493 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $833 | $1,248 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 69.8% | 64.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 8.4 | 19.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Kusilvak Census Area is 70.3% below the Alaska state average and 63.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $833/month is 33.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 8.4, buying a home in Kusilvak 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.
Kusilvak Census Area has an owner-occupancy rate of 69.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinch County | Georgia | $84,400 | $509 |
| McIntosh County | North Dakota | $84,200 | $608 |
| Mellette County | South Dakota | $84,100 | $708 |
| Lee County | Kentucky | $83,900 | $603 |
| Harper County | Kansas | $83,800 | $690 |
Other Counties in Alaska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | $98,500 | $1,084 | 69.9% |
| Aleutians East Borough | $135,500 | $979 | 64.2% |
| Dillingham Census Area | $159,000 | $1,105 | 61.4% |
| Bethel Census Area | $168,100 | $1,474 | 61.6% |
| 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).