Sitka, AK

City

Rent in Sitka

Median Gross Rent

$1,341

Rent-to-Income Ratio

28.7%

Renter Share

38.3%

Median Renter Income

$70,230

Avg Household Size

1.9

Median Rent by Bedrooms

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

No Bedroom: $920
1 Bedroom: $1,211
2 Bedrooms: $1,330
3 Bedrooms: $2,290
4 Bedrooms: $2,645

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: 21.3%
$1,000-$1,500: 31.5%
$1,500-$2,000: 16.1%
$2,000-$2,500: 5.7%
$2,500+: 10.9%
No Cash Rent: 14.6%

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): 23.6%
20-30% (moderate): 21.0%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 25.7%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 13.9%
Not Computed: 15.9%

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: $117,044
Renter Households: $70,230

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: 32.0%
$1,000-$1,500: 35.0%
$1,500-$2,000: 7.7%
$2,000-$2,500: 8.8%
$2,500+: 1.8%
No Cash Rent: 14.6%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in Sitka

Killisnoo / Game Creek

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Douglas / West Juneau

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