How many renters in College, AK pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.2% (±13.5 points) of renting households in College, AK spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.2% (±13.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.4% (±11.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.9% (±3.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in College
| Share of income spent on rent | College | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.4% (±8.5 points) | 13.1% | 16.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±5.8 points) | 14.8% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.1% (±5.7 points) | 12.6% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.1% (±9.3 points) | 13.6% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.8% (±6.7 points) | 9.0% | 9.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.4% (±11.7 points) | 36.9% | 35.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
College against Fairbanks North Star Borough, its state and the nation
| College | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.2% (±13.5 points) | 45.9% (±4.6 points) | 44.7% (±1.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.4% (±11.7 points) | 36.9% (±4.1 points) | 35.1% (±1.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.9% (±3.3 points) | 28.5% (±1.6 points) | 27.7% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $64,646 (±$8,483) | $64,047 (±$2,802) | $64,073 (±$1,408) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,454 (±$118) | $1,459 (±$45) | $1,419 (±$23) | $1,413 |
In College, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Fairbanks North Star Borough (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (44.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Fairbanks North Star Borough, College ranks 4 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 63 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near College
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| College | — | 46.2% (±13.5 points) | — |
| Farmers Loop | 4.5 mi | 39.5% (±40.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairbanks | 5.4 mi | 50.2% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ester | 6.6 mi | 37.7% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Goldstream | 8.0 mi | 40.9% (±44.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chena Ridge | 8.0 mi | 37.9% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Steele Creek | 12 mi | 50.5% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Badger | 14 mi | 24.5% (±10.5 points) | Lower |
| North Pole | 16 mi | 42.1% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Badger, AK (24.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Fairbanks North Star Borough, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eielson AFB | 67.7% (±16.3 points) |
| 2 | Steele Creek | 50.5% (±32.9 points) |
| 3 | Fairbanks | 50.2% (±6.2 points) |
| 4 | College | 46.2% (±13.5 points) |
| 5 | North Pole | 42.1% (±19.4 points) |
| 6 | Goldstream | 40.9% (±44.9 points) |
| 7 | Farmers Loop | 39.5% (±40.7 points) |
| 8 | Chena Ridge | 37.9% (±25.5 points) |
| 9 | Ester | 37.7% (±23.4 points) |
| 10 | Badger | 24.5% (±10.5 points) |
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
Are renters in College rent-burdened?
46.2% of renting households in College pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in College spend on rent?
The median renting household in College, AK spends 28.9% (±3.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College CDP, Alaska
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College CDP, Alaska
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College CDP, Alaska
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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