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Best Places to Live in Fairbanks Metro Area, Alaska

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Population:95,567
Pop. Change:15%
State: Alaska
Metro Area:Fairbanks Metro Area
County:Fairbanks North Star Borough
City:Fairbanks, College, ... 11 more
Zip Code:99706, 99708, ... 16 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Fairbanks, Alaska Metro Area

As of 2011, Fairbanks Metro Area's population is 95,567 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 15.38 percent.

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The median home cost in Fairbanks Metro Area is $191,100. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.27 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Fairbanks Metro Area's cost of living is 27.70% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Fairbanks Metro Area public schools spend $5,659 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 41.4 students per teacher in Fairbanks Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Fairbanks Metro Area is 7.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Fairbanks Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.09 percent.

Average Commute time is 20 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Fairbanks Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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