How long is the commute from Steele Creek, AK?
Workers who live in Steele Creek, AK take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
11.3% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±5.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Steele Creek get to work
| Means of transportation | Steele Creek | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.8% (±9.9 points) | 71.5% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.5% (±8.9 points) | 12.4% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.7% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±2.5 points) | 5.7% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±3.7 points) | 3.3% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.3% (±7.2 points) | 6.6% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Steele Creek, 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 Steele Creek, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fairbanks North Star Borough (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Alaska (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Fairbanks North Star Borough, Steele Creek ranks 1 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 23 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Steele Creek
| Vehicles available | Steele Creek | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±2.9 points) | 4.6% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 12.5% (±7.0 points) | 32.5% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.7% (±10.7 points) | 40.3% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.1% (±9.1 points) | 22.6% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Steele Creek, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Steele Creek
| Steele Creek | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.3% (±7.2 points) | 6.6% (±1.2 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±3.3 points) | 98.0% (±0.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.1% (±2.2 points) | 91.5% (±1.6 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Steele Creek, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Fairbanks North Star Borough (91.5%).
It is also higher than in Alaska (91.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Steele Creek
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Creek | — | 27.7 minutes (±5.0) | — |
| Farmers Loop | 7.8 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Badger | 8.8 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fairbanks | 8.8 mi | 14.5 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| College | 12 mi | 16.0 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| North Pole | 12 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Goldstream | 17 mi | 27.1 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ester | 18 mi | 21.3 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Chena Ridge | 20 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairbanks, AK (14.5 minutes), College, AK (16.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Showing 7 of 10 places in Fairbanks North Star Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
Steele Creek 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 Steele Creek
How long is the average commute in Steele Creek?
Workers who live in Steele Creek, AK take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Steele Creek without a car?
4.7% of households in Steele Creek have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Steele Creek?
11.3% (±7.2 points) of workers who live in Steele Creek worked from home, and 98.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steele Creek CDP, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steele Creek CDP, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steele Creek 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 Steele Creek CDP, Alaska (place:72985, 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 last updated on .
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