In Fairbanks North Star, Alaska, the median home price is $316,252, compared with the Alaska median of $389,981; median household income is $88,267; the population is 95,460; schools rate 4.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 751.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Fairbanks North Star at a glance
Population
95,460
Median Household Income
$88,267
Typical Home Value
$316,252
School District Rating
4.7
Violent Crime Rate
751.3
Avg Commute Time
19.2
About Fairbanks North Star
Fairbanks North Star has a population of 95,460. The median home value is $316,252, 19% below the Alaska median. Median household income is $88,267 (5% below the Alaska median).
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Fairbanks North Star
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Fairbanks North Star at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Fairbanks North Star?
- Fairbanks North Star has a population of 95,460 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Fairbanks North Star?
- The median home value in Fairbanks North Star is $316,252. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Fairbanks North Star?
- Median household income in Fairbanks North Star is $88,267 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Fairbanks North Star in?
- Fairbanks North Star is in Alaska.
- How many towns are in Fairbanks North Star?
- Fairbanks North Star contains 1 town or municipality. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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