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Fairbanks, AK
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Population: 33,018
Home Price: $223,600
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Overview
Fairbanks is a small city in the state of Alaska with a population of 33,018. Fairbanks has a short summer and cold winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
15.0 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Fairbanks, AK
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Fairbanks
Alaska
United States
Per Capita Income
$33,194
$29,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$66,572
$59,648
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
8.1%
13.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
16.5%
10.5%
Age
Fairbanks
Alaska
United States
Median Age
28.2
37.7
42.3
Gender
Fairbanks
Alaska
United States
Male
53.5%
53.9%
49.8%
Female
46.5%
46.1%
50.2%
Race
Fairbanks
Alaska
United States
White
66.5%
41.8%
80.3%
Black or African American
8.3%
0.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
9.3%
47.1%
2.7%
Asian
4.1%
2.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
2.7%
0.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
8.9%
7.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Fairbanks
Alaska
United States
Median Home Price
$223,600
$176,926
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,265
$773
$801
Family Households
50.9%
50.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
24.0%
24.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
37.7%
70.3%
72.9%
Renters
62.3%
29.7%
27.1%
Education
Fairbanks
Alaska
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
3.2%
8.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
29.3%
29.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
27.5%
23.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.1%
5.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
17.9%
11.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Fairbanks
Alaska
United States
Mathematics
38.1%
31.4%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
41.6%
35.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Fairbanks
Alaska
United States
Murder
9.5
5.7
3.0
Rape
104.8
207.7
38.0
Robbery
165.1
47.1
40.7
Assault
504.9
525.0
188.5
Property Crime
Fairbanks
Alaska
United States
Burglary
517.6
368.5
336.1
Theft
3194.4
2058.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
584.3
288.2
167.1
Arson
73.0
25.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Fairbanks, AK
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
pizza
fast food
indian food
food truck
gluten free
comfort food
thai food
chicken wings
kosher
beer
vegan
ramen
veg
restaurant
taco bell
souvlaki
cheese
dishes
taco
drinks
high school football
video games
hockey player
hockey
baseball
classic rock
mma
football
fitness
ncaa
boxing
nfl
outdoors
teams
basketball
nhl
pop culture
nba
nbanfl
coaches
inspired by
inspired by nature
nft
nfts
beaded jewelry
drawing
metalwork
library
comic
illustration
imagery
creative writing
pfp
photography
collection
jewelry
nature
graphic design
illustrator
creative
single dad
books
video games
memes
comic books
reading writing
board games
adventures
fitness
pokmon
photography
anime
outdoors
jeeps
randomizers
fishing
hiking
hunting fishing
hunting
nerdy
local news
tv
news reporterproducer
sports
classic rock
producer
photography
programming
journalism
content creation
celebrity
award winning
tastemakers
arts
pop culture
radio host
creative
sporting events
reality television
gaming
winter
summer
space
warm weather
fire pits
natural light
sports
recreation area
wildlife
aviation
photography
nature
arts
fishing
hiking
hunting
beach
cabins
backpacking
rec
your facejacket
itd be cheaper
#alaskan adventures keep
black friday
post office
food truck
pro shop
coffee shop
etsy shop
tire shop
repair shop
ebay store
dollar store
etsy
jewelry
handmade gemstone
retail store
restaurant
#madeinalaska handcrafted #beard products
handmade
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