salaryRent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.7 minutes each way. Most homes (85.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,920 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Alaska cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Alaska. It is number 21 of 24 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fishhook?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fishhook
| Size | Fishhook | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,861 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,102 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fishhook overall?
Everyday prices in Alaska overall are 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fishhook, so the Alaska figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fishhook
Life in Fishhook
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fishhook?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $941 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $416,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,630 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fishhook, AK?
Renting in Fishhook costs a median of about $1,948 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alaska median is $1,651.
How much do I need to make to live in Fishhook?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,920 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fishhook cheap or expensive?
Fishhook is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $120,118. It ranks 21st cheapest of 24 Alaska cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fishhook?
The median homeowner in Fishhook pays $3,566 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.
Is Fishhook more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Alaska are 2% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fishhook?
The median home value in Fishhook is $416,300, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
5,819 people live in Fishhook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.