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Accessible, diverse community in the heart of Fairbanks
Just north of Downtown Fairbanks, Northeast City is a suburban community with access to the city’s major hubs. State Route 2 and nearby freeways make for short shopping trips, and Fort Wainwright is just east. “A lot of residents are military who are here temporarily, but a lot of them are long-time Fairbanksians,” says Eric Tupper, a lifelong Fairbanksian himself and a Realtor with Powered by Lymburner Realty since 2017. “It’s well-established and has been here since the 1930s. This is the type of neighborhood for trick-or-treating on Halloween, and there are always kids riding bikes.” Gridded, wide streets don’t get much through traffic, and pines are a frequent sight. With the Chena River along the neighborhood’s south side, parks and recreation spaces are often a short walk from the house.
Find a mix of residential and industrial areas in Northwest City.
Northwest City is located near to Fort Wainwright and is home to a large military population.
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Fixer uppers and newer builds in Northeast City
Most homes are on the east side of the neighborhood, past State Route 2. Some are on the west of this freeway, though, closer to the industrial and shopping complexes. This west side is generally older, but homes in both areas were built between the 1930s and 2010s. Because of this, architecture is different from one house to the next, but properties are generally in the Traditional style. They mostly have mono-color siding facades, and their roofs are low pitched. They can have one or two stories, or they might even be a duplex. Lots are larger than counterparts closer to downtown, and backyards usually feature some trees. Small homes might need renovations, and they start at $100,000. Updated homes can have more than double the square footage, and they can reach $575,000. Some condos are on the neighborhood’s south side, close to State Route 2, and they range from $80,000 to $170,000. Homes in Birchwood are not available for sale, but these easternmost rentals are popular with military families; this area has a back entrance to the base. A railway runs through the middle of Northeast City, so nearby homes will get some noise.
Northwest City has a variety of older home styles in the area.
Families can find roomy split-level homes in Northwest City.
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Close to Fairbanks North Star Borough Schools
Most students can attend Anne Wien Elementary, about 3 miles west of the neighborhood’s center. It holds an end-of-the-year picnic and gets a C-plus from Niche. Students on the east side are within walking distance of Ladd Elementary. It gets a B-minus, and over half of its students are from military families. This school is right next to Tanana Middle, which scores a B-minus. Lathrop High is about 2 miles from the neighborhood’s center, and it gets a B. Its Academic Decathlon team won the national title for medium-sized schools in 2024.
Students are the top priority at Ladd Elementary School in Fairbanks.
Plenty of activites are available at Tanana Middle School in Fairbanks.
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State Route 2 and other freeways
Though sidewalks are rare, slowing-moving traffic and wide streets cater to pedestrians in summer. Winter storms can freeze roads, but the city salts and plows soon after a storm. Cars are more common during this season, and besides, they’re needed for shopping trips. State Route 2 goes south to Downtown Fairbanks and leads north to open spaces. Cutting through the middle of Northeast City, Trainor Gate Road is a thoroughfare that connects to most subdivisions. The Johansen Expressway runs along the neighborhood’s northern end, too, and goes to the west side of Fairbanks. Fairbanks International Airport is about 6 miles in this direction, and Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is roughly 2 miles south.
Northwest City residents can find easy access to amenities in the Fairbanks area.
Find convenient access to bus lines in Northwest City.
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Neighborhood parks along the Chena River
While Fairbanks is known for its proximity to wild, open spaces, Northeast City puts smaller neighborhood parks within walking distance. Most of these green spaces have playgrounds and, since they’re on the neighborhood’s south side, Chena River access. Residents can start at Graehl Park and follow the water east to Snedden Memorial Park and Hamilton Acres Park. The latter is right next to Fairbanks Community Garden, and since 1979, its raised beds have made the best of a 90-day growing season. The Chena River itself is known for tubing and kayaking in the summer. Ice fishing is popular in the winter. A short drive from the neighborhood, Birch Hill Recreation Area and Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Preserve have trail networks for hiking and cross-country skiing.
Hamilton Acres Park in Fairbanks is the perfect place for an afternoon stroll.
A great feature of Graehl Park in Fairbanks is the boat ramp.
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Bentley Mall and Downtown Fairbanks
Restaurants and shops are on the neighborhood’s west side, near State Route 2. Chowder House is only a few blocks from the river, and it specializes in seafood and build-your-own sandwiches. Lat 65 Brewing Company is down the street for craft beer and cider. Additionally, locally owned stores such as The Comic Shop and Frontier Outfitters are nearby, while bigger department stores include Walmart Supercenter, Lowe’s and Costco. While this Bentley Mall area is closest to the neighborhood, Downtown Fairbanks is south and across the Chena River. Its gift and craft stores see a lot of tourists in the summer, and some of the city’s most popular restaurants are here.
Meet up with a friend explore Downtown Fairbanks near Northwest City.
Save when you buy in bulk at Costco in Northwest City.
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Events in Downtown Fairbanks
While Northeast City doesn’t have many events, residents can drive across the bridge to Downtown Fairbanks. Here, the Midnight Sun Festival crowds the streets in June with vendor booths, music and more. With about 30,000 attendees, it’s the largest single-day event in Alaska, and near-constant daylight keeps the party going for 12 hours. A month later, Gold Rush Days is a five-day event with a parade and an Old West theme. Attendees dress in Old West costumes and march in the state’s largest parade.
Find fresh produce and more at Tanana Valley Farmers Market near Northwest City.
Northwest City residents can attend events like Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane Festival.
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Parks in this Area
Hamilton Acres Park
Graehl Park
Snedden Memorial Park
Transit
Airport
Fairbanks International
25 min drive
Bus
Illinois & Driveway
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Old Steese & Taco King Inbound
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Herb Miller Rd & Lowes Inbound
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Old Steese & Fred Meyer East Inbound
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Mt Mckinley Bank & Helmricks Rd Inbound
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Fred Meyer East
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Helmricks & Mt Mckinley Bank Outbound
Northeast City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northeast City, Fairbanks sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Northeast City, Fairbanks over the last 12 months is $330,000, down 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,609
Median Age
32
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,137
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,987
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.6%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
% Population in Labor Force
78.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
78/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
64/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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