Most rent-burdened cities in Alaska
Cities in Alaska ranked by highest rent as a percentage of median household income. Cities with 15,000+ residents.
Key findings
- Fairbanks ranks first, with rent at 31.1% of median household income.
- Across all 2 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,907/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Twelve months of median rent as a share of Census median household income (5-year estimates). Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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2 cities
| Rank | City | Rent/income | Median rent | Income | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | FairbanksAK | 31.1% | $1,907/mo | $73,534 | same |
| 02 | AnchorageAK | 21.4% | $1,845/mo | $103,284 | same |