Nikiski, AK

Rent in Nikiski

Median Gross Rent

$992

Rent-to-Income Ratio

27.6%

Renter Share

21.2%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

1 Bedroom: $708
2 Bedrooms: $886
3 Bedrooms: $1,371

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 44.2%
$1,000-$1,500: 19.5%
$1,500-$2,000: 11.8%
$2,000-$2,500: 10.4%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 14.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 32.6%
20-30% (moderate): 14.1%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 19.3%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 19.5%
Not Computed: 14.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $73,233

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 49.1%
$1,000-$1,500: 31.6%
$1,500-$2,000: 5.2%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 14.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources