Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Fairbanks North Star Borough is nestled in the state of Alaska. With an area of 7444 square miles, Fairbanks North Star Borough is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in terms of population it is at the top with 8,284 inhabitants. Fairbanks North Star Borough's population density of urban makes it one of the least predominantly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Fairbanks, with a population of 52,316.
Fairbanks North Star Borough is one of the more wealthy regions in the state. The median income for Fairbanks North Star Borough residents is $49,833, putting the area in in the top half of all counties in Alaska. In keeping with this, the average house price in Fairbanks North Star Borough is $128,777, slightly above the state average of $133,583.
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The county spending on education in Fairbanks North Star Borough is $8,635 per student per year, the highest in the state (and reflecting the high importance given to education in the area). The student-teacher ratio in Fairbanks North Star Borough schools is 48 students to a teacher.
Commute times for inhabitants of Fairbanks North Star Borough average 15 min., slightly longer than the figure for Alaska as a whole.