How long is the commute from Fairbanks, AK?
Workers who live in Fairbanks, AK take an average of 14.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
9.2% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.5 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Fairbanks get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairbanks | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.7% (±6.2 points) | 71.5% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.6% (±2.8 points) | 12.4% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 0.7% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.2% (±5.5 points) | 5.7% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±1.9 points) | 3.3% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±1.5 points) | 6.6% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Fairbanks, 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 Fairbanks, 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, Fairbanks ranks 9 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 56 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairbanks
| Vehicles available | Fairbanks | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±1.9 points) | 4.6% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.2% (±3.5 points) | 32.5% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% (±3.8 points) | 40.3% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.3% (±2.3 points) | 22.6% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Fairbanks, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in 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 Fairbanks
| Fairbanks | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±1.5 points) | 6.6% (±1.2 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±1.0 points) | 98.0% (±0.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±2.6 points) | 91.5% (±1.6 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairbanks, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Fairbanks North Star Borough (91.5%).
It is also lower than in Alaska (91.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fairbanks
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks | — | 14.5 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Farmers Loop | 5.1 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| College | 5.4 mi | 16.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Badger | 8.2 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Steele Creek | 8.8 mi | 27.7 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| North Pole | 10 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Chena Ridge | 12 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Ester | 12 mi | 21.3 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Goldstream | 13 mi | 27.1 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Farmers Loop, AK (22.2 minutes), Badger, AK (22.5 minutes), Steele Creek, AK (27.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8 of 10 places in Fairbanks North Star Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Fairbanks
How long is the average commute in Fairbanks?
Workers who live in Fairbanks, AK take an average of 14.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairbanks without a car?
8.0% of households in Fairbanks have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairbanks?
5.3% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Fairbanks worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairbanks city, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairbanks city, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairbanks city, 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 Fairbanks city, Alaska (place:24230, in state:02).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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