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Living In Fairbanks, AK
A town in Alaska, Fairbanks has slightly more than 32,000 residents. Families with young children will fit right in, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the community, though young adults are well-represented as well. With an average age of just over 32, the city's population is younger than most cities in Alaska. Homeowners tend to be in the minority in the area, and 63% of residents rent their homes despite an average rent of $1,436 a month, significantly higher than the state average of $1,292.
Fairbanks has an average commute time of about 14 minutes. Many residents (45%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transit isn't used extensively. Walking (4%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number is higher than the national average.
Among residents over the age of 25 in Fairbanks, 10% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Fairbanks residents work in one of two industries: retail and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 13% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 7% of residents work in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the city. Fairbanks workers earn an average annual income of about $74,000, about $15,000 less than the average Alaska resident. However, the city's average income is just about on par with the national average of $73,345.
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All About
Living In Fairbanks, AK
A town in Alaska, Fairbanks has slightly more than 32,000 residents. Families with young children will fit right in, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the community, though young adults are well-represented as well. With an average age of just over 32, the city's population is younger than most cities in Alaska. Homeowners tend to be in the minority in the area, and 63% of residents rent their homes despite an average rent of $1,436 a month, significantly higher than the state average of $1,292.
Fairbanks has an average commute time of about 14 minutes. Many residents (45%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transit isn't used extensively. Walking (4%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number is higher than the national average.
Among residents over the age of 25 in Fairbanks, 10% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Fairbanks residents work in one of two industries: retail and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 13% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 7% of residents work in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the city. Fairbanks workers earn an average annual income of about $74,000, about $15,000 less than the average Alaska resident. However, the city's average income is just about on par with the national average of $73,345.
Top Scores: Parks, Nightlife, Health and Fitness
Things to do in Fairbanks
Parks
Fairbanks is team green. Parks get a high score.
- A high number of parks per resident
- Significantly more parks than average
- Significantly more parks than areas of a similar size
Nightlife
You've got a good shot at a great night out in Fairbanks.
- A high number of bars and clubs per resident
- Significantly more bars and clubs than average
- Significantly more bars and clubs than areas of a similar size
Health and Fitness
Looking good! Fairbanks scores high for health and fitness.
- A high number of gyms per resident
- Significantly more gyms than average
- A standard number of gyms compared to areas of a similar size
Pet Services
Sit. Stay. Good boy. Fairbanks is a good place for pets.
- A high number of pet facilities per resident
- Significantly more pet facilities than average
- 63% more pet facilities than areas of a similar size
Gas Stations
Filling stations in Fairbanks are at full-throttle!
- A high number of gas stations per resident
- Significantly more gas stations than average
- A standard number of gas stations compared to areas of a similar size
Grocery Stores
Things are looking up, there's supermarkets to be found 'round here.
- A high number of grocery stores per resident
- Significantly more grocery stores than average
- A standard number of grocery stores compared to areas of a similar size
Coffee
Things are heating up. Fairbanks gets a solid score for coffee.
- A high number of coffee shops per resident
- Significantly more coffee shops than average
- Significantly more coffee shops than areas of a similar size
Fine Arts
Fairbanks has the right frame of mind for art.
- A high number of fine art centers per resident
- Significantly more fine art centers than average
- 96% more fine art centers than areas of a similar size
Restaurants
An average foodie scene: not too cold and not too hot.
- A high number of restaurants per resident
- 97% more restaurants than average
- A standard number of restaurants compared to areas of a similar size
Medical Care
Healthcare in Fairbanks doesn't tip the scales.
- Few medical facilities per resident
- Significantly more medical facilities than average
- 62% fewer medical facilities than areas of a similar size
Retail Shops
The retail inventory is low in Fairbanks.
- Few shops per resident
- An average number of shops
- 79% fewer shops than areas of a similar size
Childcare
- Few daycares per resident
- An average number of daycares
- A standard number of daycares compared to areas of a similar size
Theaters
- Few theaters per resident
- An average number of theaters
- A standard number of theaters compared to areas of a similar size
Amusement Parks
- Few amusement parks per resident
- An average number of amusement parks
- A standard number of amusement parks compared to areas of a similar size
Hospitals
- Few hospitals per resident
- An average number of hospitals
- A standard number of hospitals compared to areas of a similar size
Who Lives Here
Fairbanks Demographics
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Average Rent in Fairbanks
Education
Top Schools in Fairbanks
Badger Road Elementary School
North Pole Elementary School
Ticasuk Brown Elementary School
Anderson Elementary School
Randy Smith Middle School
Ryan Middle School
Tanana Middle School
North Pole Middle School
Hutchison High School
West Valley High School
Lathrop High School
North Pole High School
Getting Around Fairbanks
Fairbanks Transportation
What You Need to Know