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AK area data

Fairbanks, AK

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Fairbanks.

Population: 42,854 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fairbanks, AK is $319,771 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $400,375 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,719/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, cold wave, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$319,771

Typical home value

+4.0%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$319,771
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+3.1%
5-year appreciation
+6.7%
10-year appreciation
+30.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$321,656
House Price Index (state)
412.4 (+8.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$400,375
Median list price
$334,950
Median price per sqft
$218
1-year sale-price change
+15.2%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
185
For-sale inventory
183
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
223
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
81

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,719/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,081/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,187/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,553/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,150/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,596/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
102.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
4
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
36.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, Yukon-Koyukuk School District
Schools include
University Park Elementary, Woodriver Elementary, West Valley High School, Effie Kokrine Charter School, Pearl Creek Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, landslide, avalanche, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · avalanche: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
71
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Wainwright (6.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
28.0°F
Average high
38.0°F
Average low
17.7°F
Annual precipitation
16.2 in
Annual snowfall
62.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
3b (extreme annual low -35 to -30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
206
Days with Moderate air quality
139
Days with Unhealthy air quality
10
Highest AQI recorded (year)
190

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,051
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
32

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
1
Hospitals include
Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright), FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-534 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
6.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,685
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
53.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,605
Average weekly wage
$1,347
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
31

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FairbanksState medianUS median
Typical home value$319,771$356,539$288,527
Median sale price$400,375$347,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,719/mo$1,913/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,685$2,096$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Fairbanks, AK?
$319,771.
What is the median sale price in Fairbanks, AK?
$400,375.
How long do homes take to sell in Fairbanks, AK?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Fairbanks, AK?
Typical rent: $1,719/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fairbanks, AK?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, landslide, avalanche, earthquake.
Is Fairbanks, AK in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 71 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fairbanks, AK?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fairbanks, AK?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fairbanks, AK?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fairbanks, AK?
9 schools (4 elementary, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fairbanks, AK walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fairbanks, AK?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fairbanks, AK?
Regional Price Parity: 102.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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