Fairbanks, AK

Living in Fairbanks

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Bikeability 55
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Walkability 66
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 47
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 9
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Hospitals 89
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Colleges 14
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Schools 51
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Residents

32k Population +373 (2010–19)
28  y Median Age
27% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black8%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial8%
Native American8%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate26%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
15  mi Average Commute
72% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector58%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military14%
Sales and office18%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$212k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$373 (2010–19)
30% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached34%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke2%
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene55%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas10%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fairbanks

United States45
Alaska74
Fairbanks Metro Area27
Fairbanks North Star Borough27

Property Crime in Fairbanks

United States48
Alaska68
Fairbanks Metro Area31
Fairbanks North Star Borough31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump26%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan -6 1 10
Feb 1 0 7
Mar 13 0 5
Apr 33 0 2
May 49 1 1
Jun 60 2 0
Jul 62 2 0
Aug 56 2 0
Sep 44 1 1
Oct 24 1 11
Nov 3 1 12
Dec -3 1 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fairbanks

Inland Flooding17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fairbanks, AK

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fairbanks, AK

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Colleges

Colleges near Fairbanks, AK

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Alaska Bible College
228 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Fairbanks, AK

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Airports

Airports near Fairbanks, AK

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Deadhorse Airport
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