2024 · Alaska
Rental yield in Alaska
In 2024, the typical rental in Alaska produced a gross yield of 4.6% — $1,444/mo median rent against a $377K median home value, ranking 30th of 51 states.
4.6%
Gross rental yield
below the 4.9% U.S. median
$1,444/mo
Median gross rent
incl. utilities (ACS)
$377K
Median home value
owner-occupied (ACS)
Alaska metros by yield
Metropolitan areas in Alaska with at least 65,000 residents, ranked by gross rental yield.
| Metro | Gross yield | Median rent | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks-College, AK | 5.5% | $1,499/mo | $329K |
| Anchorage, AK | 4.4% | $1,491/mo | $411K |
Frequently asked questions
What is the gross rental yield in Alaska?
In 2024, Alaska had a gross rental yield of 4.6% — $1,444/mo median gross rent against a $377K median home value. That ranks 30th of 51 states (1 = highest yield). Nationally the figure was 4.9%.
Which Alaska metros have the best rental yield?
Among Alaska metros covered by the data, gross yield was highest in Fairbanks-College, AK (5.5%), Anchorage, AK (4.4%).
Does this account for expenses or financing?
No. Gross yield is a top-line market screen — it excludes property taxes, insurance, vacancy, management, and financing. Use it to compare markets, then run a specific deal through a cap-rate or cash-flow calculator.
How investors finance deals in Alaska
Yield shows where the numbers work; our Investor Financing Report for Alaska shows the rate premium, denial rate, and DSCR lending investors face there.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Gross rental yield = (median gross rent × 12) ÷ median home value. A market screen, not a net return.