Fairbanks Metro Area, AK Rankings

The Rankings of Fairbanks, AK Metro Area are varied and depend on a variety of factors. According to BestPlaces, Fairbanks ranks highly in terms of climate, overall health and access to healthcare, natural amenities, education levels, crime rates, job market and housing affordability. It has an average annual temperature of 45.6°F (7.6°C), making it one of the warmer cities in Alaska. The area also has a high percentage of sunny days throughout the year. Additionally, Fairbanks ranks above average in terms of overall health and access to healthcare services for its residents compared to other metro areas in the US. In terms of education levels, Fairbanks ranks below other metro areas with only 18% of the population over 25 having at least a bachelor's degree or higher; however it does rank highly for its crime rate which is lower than the national average, as well as its job market that provides plenty of employment opportunities. Lastly, housing costs are relatively affordable with a median home price around $267k –well below the national median home price.

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