Living in Fairbanks
Fairbanks is a large place in Alaska, United States, home to 32,325 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income families (top 56%, #4,439 of 8,006), movers on a budget (top 59%, #7,027 of 12,111), climate-conscious movers (top 61%, #7,352 of 12,111).
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- The landscape belongs to Alaska.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 3 h 41 min and sets around 0:40; in late June it sets around 10:48.
How Fairbanks ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Alaska | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 41 | #8,174 of 11,898 | #21 of 21 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #6,476 of 9,771 | #13 of 34 | Map |
| Low-income family | 43 | #4,439 of 8,006 | #13 of 16 | Map |
| Single parent | 46 | #3,828 of 6,237 | #12 of 13 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 33 | #9,416 of 9,474 | #13 of 19 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 45 | #8,057 of 9,474 | #9 of 19 | Map |
| Early retiree | 31 | #10,758 of 10,762 | #33 of 37 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 41 | #7,192 of 7,271 | #18 of 22 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 23 | #7,457 of 8,006 | #14 of 16 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 38 | #7,027 of 12,111 | #13 of 48 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 38 | #5,316 of 7,271 | #6 of 22 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 49 | #6,728 of 9,474 | #7 of 19 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 19 | #17,101 of 18,063 | #80 of 80 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 15 | #10,551 of 16,523 | #66 of 71 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 17 | #16,253 of 18,063 | #80 of 80 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 42 | #10,293 of 16,523 | #26 of 71 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 43 | #8,050 of 21,167 | #9 of 121 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #7,352 of 12,111 | #35 of 48 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 33 | #8,311 of 12,111 | #17 of 48 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- College 5 km
- Badger (Alaska) 10 km
- Palmer (Alaska) 367 km
- Tanaina 367 km
- Lakes 368 km
- Meadow Lakes 369 km
- Gateway (Alaska) 371 km
- Wasilla 372 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.