1st Advantage MortgageIn Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska, the typical household earns $85,000 a year and the typical rent is $1,330. Those figures describe the county, not you: compare at least three written offers by APR and total cost, and confirm the lender's license before you apply.
On this page
- Yakutat City and Borough by the numbers
- Jobs and commutes in Yakutat City and Borough
- How much Yakutat City and Borough households make
- Yakutat City and Borough housing compared with Alaska
- Yakutat City and Borough and the counties next door
- Places inside Yakutat City and Borough
- Who lives in Yakutat City and Borough, in numbers
- Reading the Yakutat City and Borough data as a borrower
- What a median Yakutat City and Borough budget can carry
- Lender oversight for Yakutat City and Borough
- Before you sign
- Nearby and statewide guides
- Frequently asked questions
Yakutat City and Borough by the numbers
Roughly 527 residents live in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska, 30th by population among the state's 30 counties and county equivalents. Land area is 7,628 square miles (2024 Gazetteer), so density runs near 0 per square mile. No metropolitan area includes Yakutat City and Borough in the 2023 federal delineation, so its numbers stand on their own rather than as part of a metro. Yakutat, with about 527 people, is the only Census place mainly inside the county. With so few households sampled, Yakutat City and Borough estimates can move a lot between releases.
Jobs and commutes in Yakutat City and Borough
The biggest employer of Yakutat City and Borough residents, by industry, is agriculture, forestry and mining at 15% of workers, followed by education and health care (15%). Compared with Alaska, the county leans toward wholesale trade (12% against 2%). Averaged over the five survey years, 0.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking. About 33% drive to work alone and 0% have trips of 45 minutes or more. 13.6% of households have no vehicle.
| Top industries | Yakutat City and Borough share | +/- vs Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and mining | 15.2% | +10.5 pts |
| Education and health care | 14.9% | -9.7 pts |
| Manufacturing | 14.6% | +10.5 pts |
| Public administration | 12.2% | +0.2 pts |
| Wholesale trade | 12.2% | +10.6 pts |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 11.9% | +2.7 pts |
A lender verifies what your own job pays. The county's industry mix tells you about the local economy, not about your application.
How much Yakutat City and Borough households make
Yakutat City and Borough households have a median income of $85,000 (ACS 2020 to 2024), which ranks 13th of 30 in Alaska.
| Households earning | Yakutat City and Borough | +/- vs Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 15.0% | -1.1 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 41.3% | +4.0 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 38.3% | +6.4 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | -9.3 pts |
Some 15% of households here live on less than $35,000 a year; 44% have six-figure incomes. The poverty rate is 11.9%, 2 points higher than the state's 10.1%. A household earning below the $85,000 median should test any payment carefully; one earning above it should still pick the shortest term it can manage.
Yakutat City and Borough housing compared with Alaska
Median gross rent, utilities included, comes to $1,330 in Yakutat City and Borough versus $1,419 statewide. 18% of renting households spend 30% or more of income on rent, and 7% spend half or more. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $219,400, about 2.6 times the median household income. The ownership rate is 56%. Median construction year: 1982.
| Home costs | Yakutat City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. middle county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,330/mo | $1,419/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $219,400 | $352,900 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 56% | 67% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 18% | 45% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 10% | 29% | n/a |
Yakutat City and Borough and the counties next door
Skagway Municipality is closest, 179 miles from center to center; the sixth, Juneau City and Borough, is 248 miles off. Income ranges from $61,406 in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area to $101,661 in Juneau City and Borough; 3 of these neighbors top Yakutat City and Borough's median.
| Nearby county | Center to center | Household income | Gross rent | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakutat City and Borough | - | $85,000 | $1,330/mo | 56% |
| Skagway Municipality, AK | 179 mi | $81,136 | $1,280/mo | 71% |
| Haines Borough, AK | 181 mi | $86,927 | $1,087/mo | 78% |
| Copper River Census Area, AK | 182 mi | $79,250 | $1,089/mo | 69% |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK | 195 mi | $61,406 | $1,014/mo | 72% |
| Chugach Census Area, AK | 201 mi | $90,509 | $1,369/mo | 64% |
| Juneau City and Borough, AK | 248 mi | $101,661 | $1,444/mo | 64% |
Places inside Yakutat City and Borough
Just one Census place, Yakutat, lies mainly within Yakutat City and Borough; it holds about 527 people. This guide covers each of the 1 places and the rural areas around them.
| Community | Type | Residents | Household income (median) | Rent (median) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakutat | CDP | 527 | $85,000 | $1,330 | 42 mi |
Who lives in Yakutat City and Borough, in numbers
College graduates make up 14% of the adult population. The uninsured rate is 24.9%, against 11.0% for Alaska.
| Indicator | Yakutat City and Borough | All of Alaska | U.S. county median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 35.8 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.4% | 31.7% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 6.4% | 6.4% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 24.9% | 11.0% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 13.6% | 9.0% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 11.9% | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 0.9% | 5.9% | 4.4% |
Reading the Yakutat City and Borough data as a borrower
Based on the Yakutat City and Borough data above, these borrowing questions are most likely to matter locally.
- Hospital bills in Yakutat City and Borough. For the 25% of residents without coverage, the provider's charity-care program comes before any loan (details).
- Strong incomes, long terms. 44% of Yakutat City and Borough households earn $100,000+. The risk is a term that outlasts the need.
- Combining balances. It helps when total cost falls and the cards stay paid down (consolidation).
What a median Yakutat City and Borough budget can carry
How much room does a median Yakutat City and Borough budget have? Take median income, subtract median rent, and check what is left under a few common debt-to-income limits.
- Start: $7,083 gross per month ($85,000 / 12)
- Less median rent of $1,330, which is 19% of it
- 43% debt-to-income limit: $1,716 left for all other debt payments
If your rent is above $1,330, the room shrinks dollar for dollar.
Lender oversight for Yakutat City and Borough
Consumer lenders serving Yakutat City and Borough are licensed by the state, not the county; in Alaska that is the Alaska Division of Banking and Securities. A CFPB complaint gets forwarded to the company for a response. More on Alaska: Alaska personal loans.
Before you sign
Quick steps for Yakutat City and Borough:
- Price the Yakutat City and Borough expense first and borrow that amount, no more.
- Compare the total repaid on every offer, not just the payment.
- Only work with lenders licensed for Alaska borrowers.
- Lock paid-off cards after consolidating so balances stay at zero.
Nearby and statewide guides
For statewide rules and data, see the Alaska guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much do households in Yakutat City and Borough earn?
The median is $85,000; 44% earn $100,000 or more and 15% under $35,000. A lender uses your own documented income, not this figure.
How does Yakutat City and Borough rent compare with Alaska?
$1,330 locally versus $1,419 for the state, 6% below.
Does this page cover Yakutat?
Yes, along with the other 0 Census places in Yakutat City and Borough.
Does living in Yakutat City and Borough change what I qualify for?
Not in our fit check, which uses only the amount, credit range, income and payments you enter, the same for a Yakutat City and Borough resident as anyone. Lenders decide under fair-lending law.
Who do I complain to about a lender in Yakutat City and Borough?
Start with the Alaska Division of Banking and Securities, then the CFPB complaint portal. Keep copies of every message.