Apartments for rent in North Pole, AK

The small town of North Pole, Alaska is home to just over 2,000 residents. Young adults (15-24) will feel welcome, as they account for an above-average 20% of the population, though young professionals are well-represented as well. A slim majority of residents own their homes (52%) as opposed to renting (48%) in North Pole. The average rent of $1,194 a month is a bit below the state average.

North Pole has an average commute time of about 25 minutes, longer than the Alaska average of about 20 minutes. Driving is the most common mode of getting to work, chosen by 49% of workers, while public transit is not used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

Among North Pole residents older than 25, 12% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Many North Pole residents work in one of three industries: retail, public administration, and construction. Together, these industries account for 25% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 9% of residents work in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of just over $80,000, North Pole workers take home slightly less than their peers elsewhere in Alaska. However, North Pole compares more favorably to the national average of $73,345.