Alaska · Metropolitan Area
North Pole is a small town in Alaska with a population of 2,663. Residents earn $93,355 per year, which is 24% above the national average.
Based on current data, North Pole receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. North Pole offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in North Pole is $93,355, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in North Pole is $272,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,281 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 492 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,087 per 100,000, 58% above the national average.
27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
North Pole has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F. Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches, including 53.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $93,355 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,377 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,340 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,952 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,441 |
| County GDP | $7,891M |
| Restaurants | 247 |
| Healthcare | 325 |
| Retail | 270 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,621 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.43% |
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $272,000 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $317,494 |
| Median List Price | $309,450 |
| Median List Price | $309,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $153 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 26.7% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,281 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,994 |
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,621 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.43% |
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,713/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 325 |
| Total Violent | 492.2/100K |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 134.2/100K |
| Assault | 357.9/100K |
| Total Property | 3,087.3/100K |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 850.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,102.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 134.2/100K |
| Arson | 44.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 26.5°F |
| 51% below US avg | |
| January Average | -10°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.5 inches |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 53.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 651/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.7527°N, 147.3627°W |
| County FIPS | 02090 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.1% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 651/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 325 |
| Restaurants | 247 |
| Retail Stores | 270 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |