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Background information: North Pole, Alaska is a small city located in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. It is known for its Christmas-themed attractions, such as the Santa Claus House and the world's largest Santa Claus statue. The city experiences long, cold winters and is home to a close-knit community of approximately 2,200 residents.
North Pole, Alaska has received mixed reviews from its residents. While some appreciate its small-town charm and festive atmosphere, others have voiced concerns about its harsh climate and limited amenities. Overall, the city has a rating of 7 out of 10 on BestPlaces.net, based on 25 user reviews.
According to user "Julie," who has lived in North Pole for 5 years, "The community here is amazing. Everyone knows each other and is always willing to lend a helping hand. It's the perfect place to raise a family." Another resident, "Mark," adds, "There's always something fun going on in North Pole, especially during the holiday season. The Christmas spirit is alive and well here."
However, not all reviews are positive. "Samantha" shares, "The winters here are brutal. It's not uncommon to have temperatures below -40 degrees for weeks on end. It can be tough to get through without proper preparation." "Alex" also expresses concerns, stating, "There aren't many job opportunities in North Pole, so it can be difficult to find employment. And the lack of amenities and shopping options can be frustrating at times."
Despite the polarizing views, many residents seem to agree on one thing - the community in North Pole is tight-knit and welcoming. As user "Emily" puts it, "I love living in North Pole. The people here are friendly and supportive, and it truly feels like a small town where everyone knows and cares for each other." Overall, it seems that living in North Pole, Alaska is a unique experience that brings both challenges and rewards.
based on 9 ReviewsGet to know North Pole with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited North Pole
Our DREAM DESTINATION. - 12/28/2020
We visited here once a few years ago and fell in love! We plan to move to this wonderful town on my retirement in a few years! Just starting to look at houses now soo
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winter clothing - 12/12/2015
at times it is well below zero where do people buy their winter clothing
and do schools close when the weather is to
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North Pole Alaska - 11/29/2009
Our winter normally starts in september and ends mid april with brake-up. This is when the ice and snow goes away for the spring to come. We will get the coldest winter in jan and feb. That temp could reach -50 on a good day but mostly will be -30 with some -40. The spring will begin in may with temps being 40 to 50 above with the rain starting mid may/june, But by july we will be 70 and lots of sun, about 22 plus hours.Aug 80 to a couple of days in the 90's with some rain. Then back to fall/winter. After a few 10 or so years you to can get use to
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Beautiful Interior Alaska - 5/12/2009
I have lived in Alaska for 14 years now. The first 2 were in Anchorage. Anchorage and its surroundings are gorgeous, but I prefer the solitude of Fairbanks and vicinity. I live in North Pole, Alaska.. and yes, there is a Santa Claus. I can see him most days at his house just down the road from where I live. As far as the area goes, it's an amazing place to live. The cold is beginning to get to me and my body. As a disabled Vet, it's getting harder to get around when it's -50 and colder.
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Climate - 10/22/2008
It does get very cold here. -60 at times. It is a dry cold. But it is still very cold. The kids still go to school at that temp. They have outdoor recess until the temp is
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Santa is our neighbor! - 8/5/2008
North Pole is a small town about 17 miles south of Fairbanks in the Interior of Alaska. Summer temps can be in the 80s, while January is just massively cold. The people are wonderful, both in North Pole and Fairbanks, making this a great place to raise children. And Santa really does live
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Costs too High - 4/14/2008
I have lived in North Pole, a suburb of Fairbanks for over 5 years. In that time my fuel bill has increased dramatically. I paid $270 per month in 2003. Today I pay $815 per month. Unless your income is at least $50,000 per year with no debts or mortgage payment, it is very very difficult to make ends meet. Although I am retired military, the pay is not sufficient to survive on. I am seriously considering selling my home this year or next and move to a lower cost area in the lower 48. Any suggestions?? I have no family or relatives in the lower 48. I will definitely miss the beautiful scenery summer and winter. However, winters are a little too harsh for my liking.
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Weather - 9/21/2007
We've lived in Alaska since 1999, the winters are getting more mild each year (global warming makes the newspaper front page often). There are only a couple weeks of -30 and a few days of -50. Each summer has been different. One summer I wore shorts all summer and went to the lake. Another summer we had so many fires you had to wear a mask and wipe the ash from your car before you could drive. One summer I was only able to wear shorts one day. This summer (2007) has been beautiful, not too many mosquitos, bees or fires, lots of blue skies with white billowy clouds. I wore pants all summer, but had short sleeves. Late this evening my dog and I walked the 2.5 miles into town and checked our mail, the bank temperature sign said it was 34 degrees. It only felt like 50
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PCSing - 3/9/2006
My family is pcsing to eielson and i would like to know a bit more about the area
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