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Busy airport turned calm neighborhood
The former home of Fairbanks’ airport, Weeks Field was where Alaska’s first plane took off in 1913. The land was previously used for horse races, marathons and baseball games, but after that flight, it quickly became the largest travel hub in the state. This lasted until the 1940s, when the airstrip proved too narrow for commercial planes. Today, the field has been converted into a park, and the area has become mostly residential. “It doesn’t feel as touristy as Downtown Fairbanks, and it’s less busy,” says Eric Tupper, a lifelong local and a Realtor with Powered by Lymburner Realty since 2017. “We have a lot of permafrost in Fairbanks, but this neighborhood is right next to the Chena River. You don’t have to worry about frozen ground in the summer, and you can grow things.” The river also has a path that leads roughly a mile east into Downtown Fairbanks, so the city’s commercial center is within walking distance. The west side of the neighborhood is mostly parks and Denali Elementary School. East of Lathrop Street, housing makes up the rest. Streets are mostly wide and gridded; sidewalks are rare, but with little through traffic, residents can walk around the neighborhood.
Weeks Field residents enjoy the quiet suburban life while being able to shop and dine downtown.
Enjoy the greenery in Weeks Field at the Chena Riverwalk.
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Along the Chena Riverwalk
The Chena River runs along the neighborhood’s north side, and it’s a popular tubing spot in the summer. Tupper says dozens of people float downriver on sunny days whenever the Fairbanks clouds let up. The Chena Riverwalk follows the water and connects to downtown, too, so walks to shops and restaurants could feature wildlife. Also connected to the riverwalk, green spaces make up much of the neighborhood’s east side. Kiwanis Park has several baseball diamonds, and across Second Avenue, Growden Park has several more. “During the summer, there’s kids’ baseball,” says Tupper. “They play like six days a week, so it’s always bustling around there in the evenings.” One of these fields hosts Gold Panner Baseball, an amateur team that has a Midnight Sun Game every solstice. Growden also has a skate park, a playground and volleyball courts. Pioneer Park is just west, and it’s both a historic village and an amusement park. This park takes visitors back to the founding of Fairbanks in the early 1900s; it has historic cabins, a nonoperational riverboat and many other attractions. Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Preserve is bigger than all of these parks combined at 2,200 acres. This refuge has over 60 bird species and a network of hiking trails.
Growden Park in Fairbanks is home to the Alaska Goldpanners baseball team.
The Chena Riverwalk in Fairbanks is a favorite place to take in nature.
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Downtown events: Midnight Sun Festival, Gold Rush Days
Weeks Field is less busy than downtown, but it’s still within walking distance of major events. The Midnight Sun Festival, for instance, packs the streets with about 30,000 visitors in late June, and it's the largest single-day event in the state. It’s likely the longest, too; vendors, games and music last for about 12 hours, as there’s near-constant daylight at this time of the year. Another staple event in July, Golden Days started in 1952, and today, it’s Alaska’s largest parade. Townspeople dress in costumes from the Old West and commemorate the town’s founding in 1901. The Carlsen Center hosts many events throughout the year, including the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics in July.
Sled down the indoor ice track at the Fairbanks Ice Museum near Weeks Field.
Take a breath of fresh air at Golden Heart Plaza in Fairbanks.
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Next to Downtown Fairbanks and Airport Way retail
Weeks Field is just west of Downtown Fairbanks, the city’s tourist hub in summer. Locals, though, can access this district year-round. Among many restaurants around here, Bobby’s Downtown specializes in Greek food and hosts live jazz on the weekend. Bahn Thai is down the block for panang curry, which Tupper recommends. This place is right across the street from the Co-Op Plaza, and lots of tourists come here for the gift and craft stores. The Fairbanks Community Museum is in this plaza for some town history, and the Fairbanks Ice Museum has a chilly exhibit nearby. To avoid all the busyness, Weeks Field residents might go south of the neighborhood along Airport Way. This street has a Safeway and some takeout places. Another option is the Bentley Mall, about 2 miles north of the neighborhood. Retail here includes Costco, REI and Michaels.
Browse the local gift shops at Co-Op Plaza near Weeks Field.
Bobby's Downtown near Weeks Field serves Greek cuisine with live jazz on the weekends.
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Central location for Denali Elementary, nearby schools
Denali Elementary is walkable in the middle of the neighborhood, and it gets a C-plus from Niche. About a mile south, Ryan Middle receives the same grade. Lathrop High is in a neighboring building and gets an overall B. Its diversity scores an A-plus, and most of its teachers have been there for five years or more. Barnette Magnet School is on the neighborhood’s south side, and it serves pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Students have to enter a yearly lottery to enroll, but its Exploration program allows for electives such as Stop Motion and Science Olympiad. The school gets a B-plus.
Students are the top priority at Denali Elementary School in Fairbanks.
Ryan Middle School in Fairbanks has a dedicated student drop-off zone.
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Airport Way along the neighborhood’s south side
A small neighborhood with wide streets, Weeks Field is pedestrian-friendly in the summer. Bikes can get around, too, since there’s not much through traffic. Winter brings snow and near-constant darkness, so cars are more common then. Lathrop Street separates the neighborhood’s schools from its residential area, and it’s also the main route south to Airport Way. This thoroughfare leads about 2 miles east to State Route 2 and about 4 miles to Fairbanks International Airport. Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is about a mile south of most homes.
Find convenient public transportation on the Blue Line in the Weeks Field neighborhood.
Airport Way is the main road through the south of Weeks Field.
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Ranch-styles are different from neighbors
Homes are typically close-together ranch-styles with siding facades, but since the neighborhood was built throughout the 1930s and 1990s, this is not always the case. Compact wood cabins make appearances, and there are a few two-story multiplexes as well. Following these variations, yards can be fenced-in or open, and driveways can be gravel or paved. Grass could be dotted with toys or tools since there’s no homeowners association. Older homes start at $150,000, and updated ones can reach $415,000. A few condominium complexes are in this area, and units range from $170,000 to $380,000.
A tree-lined street with a ranch-style home in Weeks Field.
Find modest homes with green lawns in Weeks Field.
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Parks in this Area
Fairbanks Dog Park
Kiwanis Park
Pioneer Park
Growden Park
Chena Riverwalk
Golden Heart Plaza
Weeks Field Community Park
Transit
Airport
Fairbanks International
23 min drive
Bus
Lathrop & Airport Inbound
Bus
2nd Ave & Curling Club Inbound
Bus
Wilbur & 2nd Ave Inbound
Bus
Lathrop & 6th Ave Inbound
Bus
2nd Ave & Birch Park Inbound
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Cowles St & 6th Ave Outbound
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Wilbur & Hilton Inbound
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Weeks Field
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Weeks Field Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Weeks Field, Fairbanks sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Weeks Field, Fairbanks over the last 12 months is $285,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Upstairs/downstairs duplex in the heart of downtown Fairbanks. Each unit offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Both units are currently rented by long-time tenants. Shared laundry area, off-street parking, and a fully fenced oversized lot that spans from Second Ave to Third Ave. Excellent walkability to restaurants, bars, shops, parks, and the Chena River. Strong rental history in a high-demand
Are you looking for a home with endless potential to build equity and make it your own? This unique duplex, affectionately known as the "White House", offers the perfect opportunity to live in one side of the duplex while completing the other side to your vision. Originally built in 1950, the home has been lovingly updated over the years, preserving its charm and character while providing an
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,377
Median Age
38
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,335
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,506
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.1%
% Population in Labor Force
60.9%
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
72/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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