Brevig Mission, AK

This city of 419 residents needs 107 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
419 (2026)
Households
155
Median household income
$63,088 (2024)
Owner-occupied
76%
Five-year housing need
107 units

Comparison to other Alaska municipalities

Brevig Mission: $63,088 Median income (2024 estimate)
<$60K >$116K
Brevig Mission: None jobs to household ratio
<0.06 >2.82
Brevig Mission: No permit data
<0.3% >12.3%
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How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Brevig Mission, AK has roughly 155 households and a population that has been largely stable in recent years.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Brevig Mission, AK is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 94% of units. Brevig Mission, AK is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 76% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?