At a Glance
Median Income
$93,355
$38,377 per capita
Home Value
$272,000
Zillow: $317,494
Median Rent
$1,281/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
758/100K
3,742/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
27°F
274 sunny days/yr
How North Pole Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Pole's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Pole a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Pole residents earn a median household income of $93,355 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,377. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% 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 North Pole is $272,000 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,494. Median rent is $1,281/month, with 23.8% 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
North Pole reports 758 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 99% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,742/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.1% of adults in North Pole hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Pole has an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C).
Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population2,663
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density651/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,355
Per Capita$38,377
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
A+
Home Value$272,000
Rent$1,281
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$317,494
Housing Units1,150
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent758/100K
Property3,742/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault616/100K
Burglary568/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp27°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation492 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
North Pole was founded in 1953.
The median home in North Pole was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.0% 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.
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