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Fairbanks, AK Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Hannah Baker

Is Fairbanks good for remote workers?

First post here. I'm originally from Seattle and You can expect to pay around $1,470 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Fairbanks sits at 784.3 per 100K. Rent is about $1,470/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $255,700 on average. There's a real sense of community i...

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Joseph

Quick question about Fairbanks

Hi all, The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,242 people. Homes are going for about $255,700 on average. Median household income is $72,077, which feels about average for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Pub...

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Brenda G.

Top 5 things I love about Fairbanks

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Emma Wood

What surprised you most about Fairbanks?

OK so Looking forward to hearing from you all. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Joseph

The good and bad of living in Fairbanks

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thanks for reading. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisin...

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loving_victoria5

Couple moving to Fairbanks from out of state

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and With a population of 32,242, Fairbanks is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $72,077 in Fairbanks. Homes are going for about $255,700 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young single...

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Gabriella J.

Healthcare options in Fairbanks?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Fairbanks sits at 784.3 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Lily White

Is Fairbanks worth it salary-wise?

Curious what people think. With a population of 32,242, Fairbanks is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $72,077 in Fairbanks. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,242 people. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,470 for rent here. Prop...

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Mia P.

Why I chose Fairbanks over bigger cities

So, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 29--F, so bundle up in winter. Rent is about $1,470/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth ...

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Allison H.

Raising a family in Fairbanks -thoughts?

Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Fairbanks sits at 784.3 per 100K. Homes are going for about $255,700 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned? The parks an...

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Gabriella Gomez

Quick question about Fairbanks

Hello, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $255,700 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Fairbanks sits at 784.3 per 100K. The median home value here is around $255,700, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,470/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisin...

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Emma Wood

Fairbanks is underrated, change my mind

OK so Crime rate is something to consider -Fairbanks sits at 784.3 per 100K. Homes are going for about $255,700 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Mia P.

Unpopular opinion about Fairbanks

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $72,077 in Fairbanks. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What would you do? Public transit needs a lot...

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Alexa Reed

Rent in Fairbanks getting crazy

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 32,242, Fairbanks is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts.

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Lily White

Moving from New York to Fairbanks next month

The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I wrong here? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Alexa Reed

Planning a move to Fairbanks -neighborhoods?

You can expect to pay around $1,470 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know whe...

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Lily White

Anyone regret moving to Fairbanks?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The median home value here is around $255,700, which seems about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Am I wrong here? Thanks in advance!

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Aiden E.

Unpopular opinion about Fairbanks

Hi all, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,470 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Fairbanks sits at 784.3 per 100K. With a population of 32,242, Fairbanks is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting us...

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