Ester, AK
Living in Ester
Bikeability
55
Walkability
32
Commute
64
Public Transit
13
Affordability
90
Public Safety
74
Airports
8
Hospitals
90
Colleges
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
47
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.6k
Population
-334 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
38%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
78%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial15%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate22%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone22%
Economy
$66k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
+16% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
70%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K4%
$50K to $74K55%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector44%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Military<1%
Sales and office7%
Service29%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked2%
Housing
$232k
Median Home Value
+$3.8k (2010–19)
22%
Built 2000 or Later
$608
Median Monthly Rent
+$30 (2010–19)
29%
Owner-Occupied
-23% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198931%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Home Value
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K47%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K21%
House Heating Type
Fuel oil, kerosene59%
LP gas3%
Wood32%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ester
United States45
Alaska74
Fairbanks Metro Area27
Fairbanks North Star Borough27
Property Crime in Ester
United States48
Alaska68
Fairbanks Metro Area31
Fairbanks North Star Borough31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump23%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Mar | 13 | 0 | 5 |
| Apr | 31 | 0 | 3 |
| May | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 43 | 1 | 2 |
| Oct | 24 | 1 | 11 |
| Nov | 5 | 1 | 12 |
| Dec | 0 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ester
Inland Flooding18
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ester, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ester, AK
Golden Heart Christian School
6 miles, E
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center
8 miles, SE
Fairbanks Montessori Association
9 miles, SE
Sprucetree Montessori School
10 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Ester, AK
University of Alaska Fairbanks
7 miles, E
Alaska Bible College
229 miles, S
Alaska Pacific University
261 miles, S
University of Alaska Anchorage
261 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ester, AK
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
10 miles, E
Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright)
12 miles, E
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
232 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Ester, AK
Fairbanks International Airport
7 miles, SE
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
263 miles, S
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
314 miles, S
Deadhorse Airport
368 miles, N