How long is the commute from Goldstream, AK?
Workers who live in Goldstream, AK take an average of 27.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
18.9% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.1 minutes (±5.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Goldstream get to work
| Means of transportation | Goldstream | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.2% (±13.0 points) | 71.5% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±10.6 points) | 12.4% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.7% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 5.7% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 8.6% (±6.4 points) | 3.3% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.9% (±11.7 points) | 6.6% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Goldstream, the average commute is higher than in Fairbanks North Star Borough (19.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Alaska (19.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Goldstream, 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, Goldstream ranks 2 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 24 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Goldstream
| Vehicles available | Goldstream | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±2.3 points) | 4.6% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.7% (±13.7 points) | 32.5% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% (±13.6 points) | 40.3% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±10.1 points) | 22.6% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Goldstream, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Fairbanks North Star Borough (4.6%).
It is also lower than in Alaska (9.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Goldstream
| Goldstream | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.9% (±11.7 points) | 6.6% (±1.2 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±3.3 points) | 98.0% (±0.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.3% (±9.2 points) | 91.5% (±1.6 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Goldstream, 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 Goldstream
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldstream | — | 27.1 minutes (±5.6) | — |
| Ester | 4.4 mi | 21.3 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| College | 8.0 mi | 16.0 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Farmers Loop | 9.9 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Chena Ridge | 10 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fairbanks | 13 mi | 14.5 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Steele Creek | 17 mi | 27.7 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Badger | 21 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| North Pole | 24 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: College, AK (16.0 minutes), 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) |
Showing 8 of 10 places in Fairbanks North Star Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
Goldstream 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 Goldstream
How long is the average commute in Goldstream?
Workers who live in Goldstream, AK take an average of 27.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Goldstream without a car?
1.2% of households in Goldstream have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Goldstream?
18.9% (±11.7 points) of workers who live in Goldstream worked from home, and 87.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Goldstream CDP, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Goldstream CDP, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Goldstream CDP, Alaska
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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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