The Town FilesFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
95,460 people. The median home is worth $298,200 (typical Alaska town: $289,500) and the median household earns $88,267.
Towns in Fairbanks North Star Borough
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks | 32,515 | $268,400 | $73,534 | 29.0 |
| Badger | 19,031 | $310,600 | $97,183 | 35.1 |
| College | 11,332 | $297,500 | $83,895 | 32.7 |
| Steele Creek | 6,437 | $348,400 | $121,364 | 39.7 |
| Chena Ridge | 6,015 | $395,500 | $133,775 | 37.5 |
| Farmers Loop | 4,704 | $279,800 | $109,950 | 36.6 |
| Goldstream | 3,299 | $289,600 | $103,589 | 41.2 |
| Eielson AFB | 2,610 | — | $68,199 | 22.3 |
People and housing
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | Typical Alaska town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $298,200 | $289,500 |
| Median rent | $1,459 | $1,146 |
| Median household income | $88,267 | $78,155 |
| Median age | 32.5 | 37.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.1% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 11.9% |
Jobs and pay
37,015 jobs in 2024, average pay $69,700 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 26 storm events in Fairbanks North Star Borough from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Fairbanks North Star Borough has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2025 | Fire | FM-5597: Nenana Ridge Complex |
| June 23, 2025 | Fire | FM-5596: Himalaya Road Fire |
| August 3, 2023 | Fire | FM-5473: Lost Horse Creek Fire |
| March 24, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4648: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4533: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3446: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).