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Fairbanks, AK — ZIP 99709

Population: 29,551 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 99709 (Fairbanks, AK) is $324,063 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $442,500 after a median 52.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,760/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$324,063

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

52.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$324,063
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+4.1%
5-year appreciation
+8.8%
10-year appreciation
+30.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$324,063
House Price Index (state)
383.3 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$442,500
Median list price
$374,500
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
+10.7%
Median days on market
52.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
96
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
-0.9%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
47

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,760/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$952/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,561/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,342/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, Yukon-Koyukuk School District
Schools include
University Park Elementary, Woodriver Elementary, West Valley High School, Effie Kokrine Charter School, Pearl Creek Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, landslide, avalanche, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Wainwright (16.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
28.5°F
Average high
38.0°F
Average low
18.5°F
Annual precipitation
13.2 in
Annual snowfall
60.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
3b (extreme annual low -35 to -30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
224
Days with Moderate air quality
109
Days with Unhealthy air quality
10
Highest AQI recorded (year)
231

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,717
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
59

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Becker Ridge Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-534 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
11.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,796
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
63.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
26,693
Average weekly wage
$1,222
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 99709State medianUS median
Median home value$324,063$361,476$289,727
Median sale price$442,500$347,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,760/mo$1,884/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,796$2,096$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 99709?
$324,063.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 99709?
$442,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 99709?
Median days on market: 52.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 99709?
Typical rent: $1,760/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 99709?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, landslide, avalanche, earthquake.
Is ZIP 99709 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 99709?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 99709?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 99709?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 99709?
8 schools (4 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 99709 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 99709?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 99709?
Regional Price Parity: 105.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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