Fairbanks, AK
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Fairbanks, Alaska Summary
Life in Fairbanks research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Fairbanks over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Fairbanks:
The population in Fairbanks is 33,018.
The median home value in Fairbanks is $223,600.
The median income in Fairbanks is $66,572.
The cost of living in Fairbanks is 132 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Fairbanks is $1,381.
The unemployment rate in Fairbanks is 8.1%.
The poverty rate in Fairbanks is 9.1%.
Table Of Contents
Fairbanks SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
10
Fairbanks, AK Crime Report
1,678
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,118.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
120.21%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fairbanks / 100k People |
Alaska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,678 | 5,118.2 | 3,098.4 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 271 | 826.6 | 837.8 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 10 | 30.5 | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 32 | 97.6 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 192 | 585.6 | 578.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,407 | 4,291.6 | 2,260.5 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 130 | 396.5 | 379.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,109 | 3,382.6 | 1,611.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 168 | 512.4 | 269.3 | 282.7 |
Fairbanks, AK Cost Of Living
132
Fairbanks's Overall Cost Of Living
Fairbanks's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Fairbanks | Alaska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 125 | 100 | |
| Services | 118 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 120 | 129 | 100 | |
| Health | 156 | 152 | 100 | |
| Housing | 117 | 119 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 121 | 119 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 218 | 147 | 100 | |
Fairbanks, AK Photos
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Map Of Fairbanks, AK
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Population over time in Fairbanks
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,427 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 31,677 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 31,853 | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 32,578 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 32,193 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 32,100 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 31,891 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 31,656 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 31,467 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 31,178 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fairbanks
| Race | Fairbanks | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.7% | 59.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 7.9% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 8.4% | 14.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 7.0% | 8.2% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 10.8% | 7.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Fairbanks
| Gender | Fairbanks | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 47.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.5% | 52.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fairbanks for adults over 25
| Education | Fairbanks | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fairbanks, Alaska
| Income | Fairbanks | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.7% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.3% | 17.6% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.9% | 19.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% | 10.0% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 10.3% | 9.5% |
