⚡ Featured Deal
Essentials for Your New Home
🛒 Shop This Deal NowAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Akutan, AK Utility & Living Guide
Akutan is a city on Akutan Island in the Aleutians East Borough of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, United States. The population was 1,589 at the 2020 census, up from 1,027 in 2010, making it the 4th fastest-growing city of the decade in Alaska. Akutan Harbor is adjacent.
Monthly Utility Costs
$150/mo
—
$60/mo
$30/mo
$80/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1000/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| Median Home Price | $280,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Akutan is limited, with most homes being single-family residences. Rentals are scarce, and prices may be higher than in larger cities. The city has a few subdivisions with newer homes, but many properties are older and may require renovation.
Cost of Living
110
+10% above national average
105
120
90
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| <p>No state sales tax, no county sales tax, no city sales tax</p> | |
Alaska has no state income tax
Family & Relocation
70
7.2/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
Akutan has limited public transportation, but the city is relatively small and walkable, with some sidewalks and crosswalks
- Akutan Beach
- Akutan Lake
- Aleutian Islands National Wildlife Refuge
Best Neighborhoods for Families
Household Budget Calculator
Estimate your real monthly cost of living in Akutan based on your household profile.
📰 Live Local News
Residents must follow city ordinances regarding waste disposal, hunting, and fishing regulations
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
Find Another City Guide
Search by city name or ZIP code to find utility costs, housing data and cost of living guides.
📊 Akutan — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Akutan fluctuate seasonally, with higher electricity bills in the winter due to heating needs. In the summer, residents may see lower bills, but still pay a premium for electricity due to the city's remote location.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 99553 has a property tax millage rate of 10.5, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
4, due to limited sidewalk infrastructure and lack of elevator access in some public buildings, but the city's small size and walkable neighborhoods make it relatively easy to get around with a stroller
Alaska Living Report — July 27, 2026
Alaska is a land of superlatives—the largest state by area, the northernmost in the nation, and home to...
Read more →
Alaska Living Report — July 26, 2026
Alaska has long occupied a singular space in the American imagination, conjuring images of untouched wilderness, midnight sun,...
Read more →
Alaska Living Report — July 25, 2026
Alaska is a land of extremes, from its vast, untamed wilderness to its unique urban hubs. Home to...
Read more →
Alaska Living Report — July 24, 2026
With a population of just 734,821 spread across a landmass larger than Texas, California, and Montana combined, Alaska...
Read more →
Get your home essentials, storage, and moving supplies delivered.
Shop Moving EssentialsAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.