Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
11%
North Pole
North Pole, AK Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,000
Population
2,739
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Live with the spirit of Christmas all year
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If you’ve ever wished you could celebrate the Christmas spirit all year long, the City of North Pole is the place for you. The street lights in North Pole are wrapped with candy cane stripes and the street names include holiday themes like Saint Nicholas Drive, Santa Claus Lane, North Star Drive, and Snowman Lane. North Pole is even home to Santa Claus House, equipped with a giant statue of the man himself.
Minutes outside of Fairbanks, North Pole residents enjoy the benefits of a small community with access to the commercial amenities of a larger city. Many military families choose to reside in North Pole because Eielson Air Force Base, Fort Wainwright, and Fort Greely are all within driving distance of the small city.
Convenience to the Tanana and Chena Rivers as well as numerous parks lends to plenty of options for outdoor recreation near North Pole. Access to the Richardson Highway in addition to the Bradley Sky-Ranch Airport and Fairbanks International Airport allows for simple commutes and travels from North Pole.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,515
Average: $96,948
Education
632
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,268
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Pole has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in North Pole, AK is $929 for a studio, $1,000 for one bedroom, $1,010 for two bedrooms, and $1,748 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Pole has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,000/month
614 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,760/month
740 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Pole, AK is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
347 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
347 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
337 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
531 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
617 Students
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- Fairbanks International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.