How long is the commute from Ester, AK?
Workers who live in Ester, AK take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
9.7% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±6.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Ester get to work
| Means of transportation | Ester | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.5% (±10.7 points) | 71.5% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.6% (±2.6 points) | 12.4% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.7% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 5.7% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.1% (±7.6 points) | 3.3% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% (±9.3 points) | 6.6% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Ester, the average commute is not measurably different from Fairbanks North Star Borough (19.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (19.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ester, 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, Ester ranks 6 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 38 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ester
| Vehicles available | Ester | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±8.5 points) | 4.6% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% (±15.2 points) | 32.5% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% (±14.2 points) | 40.3% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.2% (±14.7 points) | 22.6% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Ester, 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 Ester
| Ester | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.7% (±9.3 points) | 6.6% (±1.2 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±1.8 points) | 98.0% (±0.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.3% (±12.9 points) | 91.5% (±1.6 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Ester, 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 Ester
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ester | — | 21.3 minutes (±6.0) | — |
| Goldstream | 4.4 mi | 27.1 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Chena Ridge | 5.9 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| College | 6.6 mi | 16.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Farmers Loop | 10 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fairbanks | 12 mi | 14.5 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Steele Creek | 18 mi | 27.7 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Badger | 20 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| North Pole | 22 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairbanks, AK (14.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steele Creek | 27.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 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) |
Ester 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 Ester
How long is the average commute in Ester?
Workers who live in Ester, AK take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ester without a car?
8.4% of households in Ester have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ester?
9.7% (±9.3 points) of workers who live in Ester worked from home, and 83.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ester CDP, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ester CDP, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ester CDP, Alaska
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Ester CDP, Alaska (place:23460, in state:02).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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