Fairbanks, AK
Living in Fairbanks
Bikeability55
Walkability66
Commute100
Public Transit41
Affordability47
Public Safety73
Airports9
Hospitals89
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
32kPopulation+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
$63kMedian 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
$212kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fairbanks, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fairbanks, AK
Aurora Tutoring School & Resource Center
2 miles, NW
Fairhill Christian School
2 miles, N
Catholic Schools of Fairbanks
2 miles, NW
Sprucetree Montessori School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Fairbanks, AK
University of Alaska Fairbanks
5 miles, W
Alaska Bible College
228 miles, S
Alaska Pacific University
261 miles, S
University of Alaska Anchorage
261 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fairbanks, AK
Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright)
1 miles, SW
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
3 miles, W
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
232 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Fairbanks, AK
Fairbanks International Airport
6 miles, W
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
263 miles, S
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
308 miles, S
Deadhorse Airport
371 miles, N