Goldstream, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,238 Population 38/sq mi density
$92,604 Median Income $52,087 per capita
$289,600 Home Value $290,656 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
26°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$92,604 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$289,600 home value, $768/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Goldstream, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,604
23% above
$52,087 per capita
Home Value
$289,600
3% above
Zillow: $290,656
Median Rent
$768/mo
34% below
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
73.2%
117% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
26°F

How Goldstream Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
123%
Home Value
103%
Rent
66%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
217%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Goldstream a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Goldstream residents earn a median household income of $92,604 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,087. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above 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 Goldstream is $289,600 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,656. Median rent is $768/month, with 24.5% 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 1986.

Education

73.2% of adults in Goldstream hold a bachelor's degree or higher (117% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Goldstream has an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population3,238
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,604
Per Capita$52,087
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340

Housing

A+
Home Value$289,600
Rent$768
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$290,656
Housing Units1,709
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,713/100K

Climate

Avg Temp26°F
Rain14.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,561 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+35.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Goldstream was built in 1986.
23.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.7% 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.