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Crime in Fairbanks summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Fairbanks. Key points include:
There were 1,318 total crimes in Fairbanks in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Fairbanks is 4,160.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Fairbanks is 697.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Fairbanks is 3,463.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Fairbanks is 96.34% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Fairbanks Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fairbanks / 100k People |
Alaska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,318 | 4,160.9 | 2,435.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 221 | 697.7 | 724.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 6.3 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 42 | 132.6 | 82.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 139 | 438.8 | 513.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,097 | 3,463.2 | 1,711.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 94 | 296.8 | 238.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 902 | 2,847.6 | 1,227.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 101 | 318.9 | 245.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Fairbanks summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fairbanks. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alaska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fairbanks is 117 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fairbanks is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Fairbanks is $296,928.
The median income in Fairbanks is $73,534.
Fairbanks's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fairbanks Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fairbanks | Alaska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 122 | 100 |
| Services | 118 | 117 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 112 | 100 |
| Health | 121 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 113 | 100 |
| Transportation | 122 | 125 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 116 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fairbanks, AK Weather
The average high in Fairbanks is 38.1° and the average low is 18.2°.
There are 37.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.2 inches of precipitation each year with 59.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fairbanks |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 38.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 18.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 37.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 59.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fairbanks Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fairbanks
The current population in Fairbanks is 32,083. The population has increased 2.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,083 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 32,242 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 32,496 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 33,018 | 5.1% |
| 2020 | 31,427 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 31,551 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 31,677 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 31,853 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 32,578 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 32,193 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 32,100 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 31,891 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 31,656 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 31,467 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 31,178 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fairbanks
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Fairbanks is:
55.0% White with 17,643 White residents.
8.2% African American with 2,646 African American residents.
8.4% American Indian with 2,706 American Indian residents.
4.2% Asian with 1,354 Asian residents.
0.9% Hawaiian with 277 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 350 Other residents.
10.8% Two Or More with 3,476 Two Or More residents.
11.3% Hispanic with 3,631 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fairbanks | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.0% | 57.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.2% | 2.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 8.4% | 13.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 10.8% | 10.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.3% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fairbanks
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Fairbanks is 45.8% female with 14,709 female residents.
Fairbanks is 54.2% male with 17,373 male residents.
| Gender | Fairbanks | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 47.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 54.2% | 52.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fairbanks for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Fairbanks completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Fairbanks completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Fairbanks completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Fairbanks completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Fairbanks completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Fairbanks completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Fairbanks completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Fairbanks completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Fairbanks completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fairbanks | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fairbanks, Alaska
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5.3% of households in Fairbanks earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Fairbanks earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.4% of households in Fairbanks earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.0% of households in Fairbanks earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.1% of households in Fairbanks earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.2% of households in Fairbanks earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.6% of households in Fairbanks earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.5% of households in Fairbanks earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.2% of households in Fairbanks earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.5% of households in Fairbanks earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fairbanks | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.4% | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.2% | 14.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.6% | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.5% | 19.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.2% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.5% | 14.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
