At a Glance
Median Income
$67,640
$39,238 per capita
Home Value
$242,000
Zillow: $290,656
Median Rent
$1,232/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
12.2% smoking rate
How Ester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ester a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ester residents earn a median household income of $67,640 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,238. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% 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 Ester is $242,000 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,656. Median rent is $1,232/month, with 22.0% 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 1990.
Education
35.9% of adults in Ester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ester 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
Population2,784
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans14.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,640
Per Capita$39,238
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
A+
Home Value$242,000
Rent$1,232
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$290,656
Housing Units1,689
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp28°F
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,989 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.9%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+17.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ester was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% 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.