Farmers Loop, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
4,887 Population 224/sq mi density
$103,635 Median Income $46,079 per capita
$262,600 Home Value $290,656 Zillow
$1,298 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$103,635 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$262,600 home value, $1,298/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Farmers Loop, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,635
38% above
$46,079 per capita
Home Value
$262,600
7% below
Zillow: $290,656
Median Rent
$1,298/mo
12% above
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
19% below
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F

How Farmers Loop Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Farmers Loop's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
138%
Home Value
93%
Rent
112%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Farmers Loop a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Farmers Loop residents earn a median household income of $103,635 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,079. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Farmers Loop is $262,600 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,656. Median rent is $1,298/month, with 19.0% 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 1985.

Education

27.3% of adults in Farmers Loop hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Farmers Loop has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population4,887
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,635
Per Capita$46,079
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340

Housing

A+
Home Value$262,600
Rent$1,298
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$290,656
Housing Units2,124
Rent Burden19.0%

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,713/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Rain15.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation928 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute34 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Farmers Loop was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% 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.