City profile
College, AK
Fairbanks North Star Borough · Population 11,924
College is a town in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK with about 11,924 residents and a typical home value near $298,000. It is 4 miles from Fairbanks, AK, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
-8°F
Summer avg
62°F
Sunny days / yr
130
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$297,500
Typical monthly housing
$1,874
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
125
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.04%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 1.82%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 89/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Wildfire, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
264 mi to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 39% Democratic / 57% Republican
Community
Population
11,924
Black population
4.3%
County
Fairbanks North Star Borough
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving AK than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: earthquakes, extreme cold
Highlights
- About 11,924 residents
- Typical home value about $298,000
- 4 miles from Fairbanks, AK
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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