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Fairbanks, AK

Founded 1901Fairbanks North Star BoroughElev. 137 m
Population
32,242
Median home
$255,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
29
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Fairbanks

Fairbanks is a city in Alaska with about 32,242 residents. Fairbanks was founded in 1901 and sits in Fairbanks North Star Borough, and is nicknamed "The Golden Heart City". The median age is 28.6 and the median household income is $72,077. Homes carry a median value of $255,700, and about 41% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (57.4%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
32,242
Median age
28.6
Median household income
$72,077
Per-capita income
$36,392
Poverty rate
9.6%
High-school grad or higher
93.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
Avg. commute
14.1 min
Work from home
5.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White57.4%
Hispanic or Latino10.6%
Black7.3%
Asian4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.7%
Sales & office22.7%
Service21.8%
Production, transportation & material moving13.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$255,700
Median gross rent
$1,470/mo
Owner-occupied
40.5%
Median year built
1979
Households
12,203
Avg. household size
2.41

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Fairbanks has 29 public schools — 17 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 14 schools
Reading38%
Math28%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Effie Kokrine Charter SchoolHighGrades 7–12charter
Golden Heart AcademyHighGrades 5–12
Hutchison High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lathrop High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
West Valley High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Randy Smith Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Ryan Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Tanana Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Anne Wien ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Barnette Magnet SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Boreal Sun Charter SchoolElementarycharter
Chinook Montessori Charter SchoolElementarycharter
Denali ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Hunter ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime55% above national
Fairbanks598
Alaska740
United States386
↓ 24% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime107% above national
Fairbanks4,039
Alaska1,919
United States1,952
↓ 8% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fairbanks Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fairbanks.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Fairbanks North Star County
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High
AvalancheRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fairbanks is in Fairbanks North Star County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fairbanks was founded in 1901 and sits in Fairbanks North Star Borough, nicknamed “The Golden Heart City”. Elevation ~137 m.

Population trend
33K31K32,24220102024
Map of Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK
Where Fairbanks is
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Historic places

25 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 2 National Historic Landmarks.

Thomas, George C., Memorial LibraryNENANA (steamer)Immaculate Conception ChurchJoslin, Falcon, HouseMasonic TempleOddfellows HouseChena Pump HouseFederal Building
Notable people from Fairbanks
Chanel PrestonBill WalkerAlex HallVivica GenauxDavid A. GregoryBrody HutzlerJack CoghillKevin JohansenLogan HannemanDaishen Nix
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Nearby cities
North Pole (10 mi)Delta Junction (79 mi)Palmer (228 mi)Wasilla (232 mi)Houston (232 mi)Anchorage (258 mi)

Common questions

Fairbanks — frequently asked

What is the population of Fairbanks, Alaska?
Fairbanks has a population of about 32,242, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fairbanks?
The median home value in Fairbanks is $255,700, and the median gross rent is $1,470/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fairbanks safe? What is the crime rate?
Fairbanks Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 598 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fairbanks face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Fairbanks North Star County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, landslide.
How many schools are in Fairbanks?
Fairbanks has 29 public schools (17 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fairbanks?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Fairbanks. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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