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Learn about the people, housing, costs and businesses in Fairbanks, Alaska
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FHA, VA, Conventional & Jumbo · Purchase & Refi rates in Fairbanks.
True all-in cost — P&I, taxes, insurance & utilities for homes in Fairbanks.
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Cost of living, demographics, and community profile
Mortgage rates for Fairbanks are updated daily on Safe Rate using live investor pricing. Rates depend on your credit score, loan type (Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo), and down payment. A 30-year fixed rate is the most common product for home purchases.
View current rates for FairbanksThe median home value in Fairbanks is $246k. The median monthly rent is $1,417. Annual property taxes average $3k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Home values in Fairbanks have increased 8.9% over the past two years. This represents moderate growth. This data is sourced from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index.
Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $1,445/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $62k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in Fairbanks is $69k/year.
Calculate your buying powerThe largest employment sectors in Fairbanks are public administration (25%) and information and media (9%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.