Living in College, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of College · Census data 2020–2024
College has 11,924 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $83,895 (10% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $297,500, the median rent is $1,454/month.
College at a glance
- Population
- 11,924
- Median age
- 32.7State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $83,895State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $297,500State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,454/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 61%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.9%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is College a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Alaska median.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in College
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In College the median home value is $297,500, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,454 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,210 a month in housing costs.
College median household income
The median household income in College is $83,895 and the income per person is $47,311. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in College: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,165
- Owner-occupied
- 61%
- Renter-occupied
- 39%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.42
College demographics
- Population
- 11,924
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 4,626
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of College ›
Education in College
39.9% of adults 25 and older in College have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 22.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in College
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 65.4%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 12.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
College vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College | 11,924 | $83,895 | $297,500 | $1,454 |
| South Van Horn | 572 | $73,214 | $41,500 | — |
| Farmers Loop | 4,954 | $109,950 | $279,800 | $1,406 |
| Fairbanks | 32,083 | $73,534 | $268,400 | $1,496 |
| Ester | 2,752 | $53,272 | $255,400 | $1,208 |
| Goldstream | 3,294 | $103,589 | $289,600 | $847 |
| Chena Ridge | 5,881 | $133,775 | $395,500 | $1,110 |
| Steele Creek | 5,928 | $121,364 | $348,400 | $1,223 |
| Badger | 18,677 | $97,183 | $310,600 | $1,629 |
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College ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in College: FAQ
What is the median household income in College, AK?
The median household income in College is $83,895, 10% lower than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in College?
The median home value in College is $297,500, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in College?
The median gross rent in College is $1,454 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is College, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Alaska median.
What is the median age in College?
The median age in College is 32.7 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in College?
The average commute to work in College is 16 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in College?
The unemployment rate in College is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is College?
39.9% of adults in College have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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