At a Glance
Median Income
$103,635
$46,079 per capita
Home Value
$262,600
Zillow: $290,656
Median Rent
$1,298/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
659/100K
3,840/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
29°F
274 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Farmers Loop a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.1% (42% 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.
Safety & Crime
Farmers Loop reports 659 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,840/100K.
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 29°F (-2°C).
Winters average -7°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population4,887
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,635
Per Capita$46,079
Unemployment2.1%
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%
Crime
F
Violent659/100K
Property3,840/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp29°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain13.0 in/yr
AQI21 (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.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.