How long is the commute from College, AK?
Workers who live in College, AK take an average of 16.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
12.2% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.0 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in College get to work
| Means of transportation | College | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.4% (±6.7 points) | 71.5% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.8% (±4.8 points) | 12.4% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 0.7% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 12.2% (±6.0 points) | 5.7% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±2.2 points) | 3.3% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±2.7 points) | 6.6% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In College, the average commute is lower than in Fairbanks North Star Borough (19.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alaska (19.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In College, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fairbanks North Star Borough (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Fairbanks North Star Borough, College ranks 8 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 50 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in College
| Vehicles available | College | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±3.1 points) | 4.6% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.0% (±6.5 points) | 32.5% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% (±6.9 points) | 40.3% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.2% (±4.4 points) | 22.6% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In College, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Fairbanks North Star Borough (4.6%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (9.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in College
| College | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±2.7 points) | 6.6% (±1.2 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±1.6 points) | 98.0% (±0.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.5% (±3.6 points) | 91.5% (±1.6 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In College, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fairbanks North Star Borough (91.5%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (91.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near College
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| College | — | 16.0 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Farmers Loop | 4.5 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Fairbanks | 5.4 mi | 14.5 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ester | 6.6 mi | 21.3 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Goldstream | 8.0 mi | 27.1 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Chena Ridge | 8.0 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Steele Creek | 12 mi | 27.7 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Badger | 14 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| North Pole | 16 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Farmers Loop, AK (22.2 minutes), Goldstream, AK (27.1 minutes), Chena Ridge, AK (20.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fairbanks North Star Borough, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Goldstream | 27.1 minutes (±5.6) |
| 3 | North Pole | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Badger | 22.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 5 | Farmers Loop | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 | Ester | 21.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 7 | Chena Ridge | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | College | 16.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 9 | Fairbanks | 14.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 10 | Eielson AFB | 9.8 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Fairbanks North Star Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
College is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about College
How long is the average commute in College?
Workers who live in College, AK take an average of 16.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in College without a car?
5.9% of households in College have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in College?
4.9% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in College worked from home, and 93.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College CDP, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College CDP, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College CDP, Alaska
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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