County FMR · HUD FY2026
Skagway Municipality Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Skagway Municipality, AK - 31% above the US average.
- $1,253
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,644
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +3.0%
- YoY change
- +31%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Skagway Municipality is the 7th most expensive of 30 counties in Alaska by 2-bedroom FMR.
- #7
- most expensive of 30 in Alaska (2BR)
- +5%
- vs the state average
- $50,120
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- +3.0%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
General and Operations Managers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (12.5%), while Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary spend the most (49.2%); 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 Skagway Municipality, AK. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Skagway Municipality, Alaska at $1,253 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,644/mo and a studio is $1,133/mo. This is 31% higher than the national average of $959 and 5% above the Alaska average of $1,194.
Rent increased3.0% from FY 2025 ($1,216), outpacing inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $50,120/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alaska. Population: 1,303.
What these rents mean for Skagway Municipality
The Skagway Municipality FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Alaska's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Skagway Municipality's 1-bedroom rent runs 31% above the US average of $959 and 5% higher than the Alaska state average of $1,194. Over the past year, 1-bedroom rent here shifted from$1,216 in FY 2025 to $1,253 in FY 2026 - a change of +3.0%, which outpaces typical consumer inflation.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,253, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $50,120 per year (about $4,177/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,644 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 1,303 and a county median household income of $78,594, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,094 | $1,133 | +$39 (+3.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,216 | $1,253 | +$37 (+3.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,595 | $1,644 | +$49 (+3.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,922 | $2,245 | +$323 (+16.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,521 | $2,708 | +$187 (+7.4%) |
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 Skagway Municipality. 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.
Skagway Municipality 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Skagway Municipality sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,644 Top 12% higher than 88% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Skagway Municipality 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
- Skagway Municipality
Skagway Municipality
$1,253 1BR FMR / mo
- Anchorage Municipality
Anchorage Municipality
$1,243 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 Skagway Municipality 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), Skagway Municipality (this county) ($1,253), Anchorage Municipality ($1,243), Matanuska-Susitna Borough ($1,049), Kenai Peninsula Borough ($1,000).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $1,253/mo compares to Alaska salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | AK Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| General & Operations Managers | $120,470 | 12.5% | Affordable |
| Software Developers | $119,600 | 12.6% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $110,690 | 13.6% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $100,300 | 15% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $81,950 | 18.3% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $81,860 | 18.4% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $76,290 | 19.7% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $64,890 | 23.2% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $61,120 | 24.6% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $50,440 | 29.8% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $44,760 | 33.6% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $39,040 | 38.5% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $36,940 | 40.7% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $34,430 | 43.7% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $30,560 | 49.2% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Skagway Municipality. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Skagway Municipality (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 6.5% overall, from $1,177 to $1,253. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 9.7% (FY 2021).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑3.0% | $1,133 | $1,253 | $1,644 |
| FY 2025 ↑3.6% | $1,094 | $1,216 | $1,595 |
| FY 2024 ↑9.5% | $1,046 | $1,174 | $1,543 |
| FY 2023 ↑1.1% | $963 | $1,072 | $1,389 |
| FY 2022 ↓0.3% | $919 | $1,060 | $1,313 |
| FY 2021 ↓9.7% | $897 | $1,063 | $1,265 |
| FY 2020 | $995 | $1,177 | $1,380 |
Where Skagway Municipality Ranks in Alaska
Skagway Municipality 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 #24 of 30 counties in Alaska. Nearest by rank: Nome Census Area ($1,533), Sitka City and Borough ($1,566), Ketchikan Gateway Borough ($1,625), North Slope Borough ($1,625), Anchorage Municipality ($1,631), Skagway Municipality (this county) ($1,644), Fairbanks North Star Borough ($1,676), Juneau City and Borough ($1,758), Northwest Arctic Borough ($1,930), Bethel Census Area ($1,938), Kodiak Island Borough ($2,075).
Nearby Counties in Alaska
Largest counties by population in Alaska
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What this means for renters
Treat Skagway Municipality'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 $1,253 implies about $50,120/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 Skagway Municipality 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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