County FMR · HUD FY2026
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK - 16% above the US average.
- $1,113
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,460
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +1.2%
- YoY change
- +16%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Hoonah-Angoon is the 15th most expensive of 30 counties in Alaska by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #503 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #503
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #15
- most expensive of 30 in Alaska (2BR)
- -7%
- vs the state average
- $44,520
- income to afford it (30% rule)
General and Operations Managers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (11.1%), while Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary spend the most (43.7%); nearby Alaska counties range as much as 72% apart in 1-bedroom FMR, so the county line itself can matter for renters comparing options.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK. Verify with HUD →
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,113 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,460/mo and a studio is $1,007/mo. That's 16% above the national benchmark of $959 and 7% below the Alaska average of $1,194.
Rent increased1.2% from FY 2025 ($1,100), roughly tracking inflation. A household needs about $44,520/year to stay under the 30% rent-to-income line.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alaska. Population: 2,329. Population grew 8.5% over the past five years (Census ACS) - among the faster-growing counties nationally, a trend that typically adds upward pressure on rents. That's faster than Alaska's statewide growth of -0.6% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
HUD publishes one FMR schedule per FMR area (often the county). Local housing authorities use it as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment-standard baseline. See how FMR is calculated.
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's 2-bedroom of $1,460 ranks #503 most expensive of 3,145 US counties, in the upper-rent quarter of HUD counties.
Rents run meaningfully above the national benchmark: 1-bedroom FMR is 16% higher than the US average of $959 (7% below Alaska's $1,194). From FY 2025 to FY 2026 the 1-bedroom schedule moved $1,100 → $1,113 (+1.2%), roughly holding the premium in place.
At $1,113/mo for a 1-bedroom, the 30% rule wants $44,520/year: still within reach of the county median income of $62,500, though a 2-bedroom at $1,460 raises the bar.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $989 | $1,007 | +$18 (+1.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,100 | $1,113 | +$13 (+1.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,443 | $1,460 | +$17 (+1.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,739 | $1,751 | +$12 (+0.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,913 | $1,933 | +$20 (+1.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Where Hoonah-Angoon sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,460 Top 16% higher than 84% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Hoonah-Angoon compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Alaska counties
- Bethel
Bethel Census Area
$1,719 1BR FMR / mo
- Juneau City and
Juneau City and Borough
$1,340 1BR FMR / mo
- Fairbanks North Star
Fairbanks North Star Borough
$1,277 1BR FMR / mo
- Anchorage Municipality
Anchorage Municipality
$1,243 1BR FMR / mo
- Hoonah-Angoon
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
$1,113 1BR FMR / mo
- Matanuska-Susitna
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
$1,049 1BR FMR / mo
- Kenai Peninsula
Kenai Peninsula Borough
$1,000 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Hoonah-Angoon is highlighted. Nearby Alaska counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Bethel Census Area ($1,719), Juneau City and Borough ($1,340), Fairbanks North Star Borough ($1,277), Anchorage Municipality ($1,243), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area (this county) ($1,113), Matanuska-Susitna Borough ($1,049), Kenai Peninsula Borough ($1,000).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
Against a high local FMR of $1,113/mo, which of 15 common occupations still clear the 30% line using Alaska BLS wages?
| Occupation | AK Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| General & Operations Managers | $120,470 | 11.1% | Affordable |
| Software Developers | $119,600 | 11.2% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $110,690 | 12.1% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $100,300 | 13.3% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $81,950 | 16.3% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $81,860 | 16.3% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $76,290 | 17.5% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $64,890 | 20.6% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $61,120 | 21.9% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $50,440 | 26.5% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $44,760 | 29.8% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $39,040 | 34.2% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $36,940 | 36.2% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $34,430 | 38.8% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $30,560 | 43.7% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Hoonah-Angoon (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 28.1% overall, from $869 to $1,113. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 9.7% (FY 2024).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑1.2% | $1,007 | $1,113 | $1,460 |
| FY 2025 ↑8.1% | $989 | $1,100 | $1,443 |
| FY 2024 ↑9.7% | $936 | $1,018 | $1,329 |
| FY 2023 ↑8.0% | $855 | $928 | $1,219 |
| FY 2022 ↓0.1% | $786 | $859 | $1,130 |
| FY 2021 ↓1.0% | $670 | $860 | $1,015 |
| FY 2020 | $644 | $869 | $989 |
Where Hoonah-Angoon Census Area Ranks in Alaska
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is not part of any federally-designated metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area -- an independent rental market not administratively tied to a larger urban core. By 2-bedroom FMR, it ranks #16 of 30 counties in Alaska. Nearest by rank: Southeast Fairbanks Census Area ($1,313), Haines Borough ($1,321), Matanuska-Susitna Borough ($1,376), Aleutians East Borough ($1,385), Yakutat City and Borough ($1,388), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area (this county) ($1,460), Petersburg Borough ($1,463), Chugach Census Area ($1,506), Nome Census Area ($1,533), Sitka City and Borough ($1,566), Ketchikan Gateway Borough ($1,625).
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What this means for renters
Treat Hoonah-Angoon's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,113 implies about $44,520/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Hoonah-Angoon can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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