Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Bethel

Affordability in Bethel, AK

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Bethel is $1,678 per month and the median household income is $117,255 per year. About 53% of residents rent their homes, meaning the majority of households here are renters.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Bethel Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 1,656 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices, population, and local definitions.

Getting Around Bethel

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Bethel has a Walk Score of 11 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 40. No Transit Score is available. Bethel is a remote hub community in western Alaska with no road connections to the broader state highway system, so a personal vehicle or local alternatives are important to consider.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 6 schools across 1 district serve Bethel, including 3 elementary and 3 high schools. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check which schools are assigned to a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Bethel, AK

The median household income in Bethel is $117,255 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent is $1,678 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing can help renters whose income and expenses do not align with market-rate costs. Bethel has 1 HUD-assisted or income-restricted property with 24 total units available in this city.

Environment

The one HUD-assisted property in Bethel has been mapped for flood zones but falls outside a high-risk flood area, according to flood mapping data.