At a Glance
Median Income
$76,831
$46,874 per capita
Home Value
$279,100
Zillow: $290,656
Median Rent
$1,405/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.7%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
14.1% smoking rate
How College Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows College's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is College a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
College residents earn a median household income of $76,831 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,874. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,441 business establishments, including 247 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in College is $279,100 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,656. Median rent is $1,405/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
44.7% of adults in College hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
College has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C).
Winters average -8°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population11,730
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density625/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,831
Per Capita$46,874
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
A+
Home Value$279,100
Rent$1,405
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$290,656
Housing Units5,237
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp28°F
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation475 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.7%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute16 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in College was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 247 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.