Living in North Pole, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Pole · Census data 2020–2024
North Pole has 2,370 residents with a median age of 28.2. The median household income is $92,273 (about the same as the Alaska median), the median home value is $289,400, the median rent is $1,304/month.
North Pole at a glance
- Population
- 2,370
- Median age
- 28.2State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $92,273State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $289,400State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,304/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 55.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is North Pole a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Alaska median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in North Pole
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Pole the median home value is $289,400, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,304 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,293 a month in housing costs.
North Pole median household income
The median household income in North Pole is $92,273 and the income per person is $37,339. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in North Pole: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 969
- Owner-occupied
- 55.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.1%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.67
North Pole demographics
- Population
- 2,370
- Median age
- 28.2
- Under 18
- 37.4%
- 65 and older
- 7.8%
- Households
- 876
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 22.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Pole ›
Education in North Pole
29.4% of adults 25 and older in North Pole have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Pole
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.3%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
North Pole vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pole | 2,370 | $92,273 | $289,400 | $1,304 |
| Badger | 18,677 | $97,183 | $310,600 | $1,629 |
| Moose Creek | 507 | $91,250 | — | $1,487 |
| Fairbanks | 32,083 | $73,534 | $268,400 | $1,496 |
| Eielson AFB | 3,155 | $68,199 | — | $2,103 |
| Steele Creek | 5,928 | $121,364 | $348,400 | $1,223 |
| Two Rivers | 451 | $78,155 | $315,600 | — |
| South Van Horn | 572 | $73,214 | $41,500 | — |
| Farmers Loop | 4,954 | $109,950 | $279,800 | $1,406 |
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What is the median household income in North Pole, AK?
The median household income in North Pole is $92,273, about the same as 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 North Pole?
The median home value in North Pole is $289,400, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in North Pole?
The median gross rent in North Pole is $1,304 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is North Pole, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Alaska median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in North Pole?
The median age in North Pole is 28.2 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in North Pole?
The average commute to work in North Pole is 24 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Pole?
The unemployment rate in North Pole is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Pole?
29.4% of adults in North Pole 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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