Bethel Census Area, AK at a glance
Median household income
$73,996$6,166 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Bethel Census Area, AK?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Bethel Census Area, AK? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Bethel Census Area, AK, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,688 | $20,256 | $67,520 | 27.4% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,719 | $20,628 | $68,760 | 27.9% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,938 | $23,256 | $77,520 | 31.4% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,324 | $27,888 | $92,960 | 37.7% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,566 | $30,792 | $102,640 | 41.6% |
Rent in Bethel Census Area, AK, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Bethel Census Area, AK
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $73,996 a year ($6,166 a month before tax).
What $73,996 leaves after Alaska taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Alaska tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Bethel Census Area, AK: common questions
What is the median household income in Bethel Census Area, AK?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Bethel Census Area, AK is $73,996 per year (approximately $6,166 per month).
What is the average rent in Bethel Census Area, AK?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,688 for a studio, $1,719 for one bedroom, $1,938 for two, $2,324 for three and $2,566 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Bethel Census Area, AK expensive to live in?
Prices there run 2.4% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Alaska is 102.4, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Bethel Census Area, AK?
To keep a $1,938 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $77,520 a year, or $6,460 a month. That is 105% of what the typical household in Bethel Census Area, AK earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Bethel Census Area, AK?
On the local median income of $73,996 ($6,166 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,083 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,850 for everything else and $1,233 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,938 takes 63% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Bethel Census Area, AK?
Homes in Alaska paid 28.2¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $254. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.