Dillingham Census Area, AK at a glance
Median household income
$78,533$6,544 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Dillingham 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 Dillingham Census Area, AK? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Dillingham 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 | $894 | $10,728 | $35,760 | 13.7% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,138 | $13,656 | $45,520 | 17.4% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,247 | $14,964 | $49,880 | 19.1% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,734 | $20,808 | $69,360 | 26.5% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,054 | $24,648 | $82,160 | 31.4% |
Rent in Dillingham Census Area, AK, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Dillingham Census Area, AK
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $78,533 a year ($6,544 a month before tax).
What $78,533 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 Dillingham Census Area, AK: common questions
What is the median household income in Dillingham Census Area, AK?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Dillingham Census Area, AK is $78,533 per year (approximately $6,544 per month).
What is the average rent in Dillingham Census Area, AK?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $894 for a studio, $1,138 for one bedroom, $1,247 for two, $1,734 for three and $2,054 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 Dillingham 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 Dillingham Census Area, AK?
To keep a $1,247 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $49,880 a year, or $4,157 a month. That is 64% of what the typical household in Dillingham Census Area, AK earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Dillingham Census Area, AK?
On the local median income of $78,533 ($6,544 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,272 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,963 for everything else and $1,309 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,247 takes 38% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Dillingham 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.