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Housing Affordability in Point Hope, AK
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 16.2%
- Alaska 29.2%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 36.4%
- Alaska 44.6%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 3.0%
- Alaska 22.2%
Point Hope has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more2436.4%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more33.0%
- Renters paying 50% or more00.0%
- Median rent as a share of income: 16.5%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $395/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.2
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Hope, AK | 16.2% | 36.4% | 3.0% | 16.5% |
| North Slope Borough | 19.9% | 29.6% | 11.5% | 18.3% |
| Alaska | 29.2% | 44.6% | 22.2% | 27.7% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Point Hope, AK?
- In Point Hope, AK, 16.2% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Point Hope compare with Alaska?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Point Hope is 16.2%, compared with 29.2% for Alaska as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates