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North pole, AK

North pole, AK.

Population: 21,769 (Census ACS)

The median home value in North pole, AK is $332,918 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $379,900 after a median 56 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,714/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$332,918

Median home value

+4.8%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$332,918
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+4.9%
5-year appreciation
+9.2%
10-year appreciation
+36.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$333,007
House Price Index (state)
412.4 (+8.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$379,900
Median list price
$369,450
Median price per sqft
$236
1-year sale-price change
+1.3%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
168
For-sale inventory
151
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
167
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
27 days
New listings (monthly)
61

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,714/mo
1-year rent change
+7.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,081/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,187/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,553/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,150/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,596/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
102.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.3 : 1
Schools include
Midnight Sun Elementary School, North Pole High School, Ticasuk Brown Elementary, North Pole Elementary, North Pole Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, landslide, avalanche, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · avalanche: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Wainwright (9.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
27.5°F
Average high
37.5°F
Average low
17.0°F
Annual precipitation
13.2 in
Annual snowfall
53.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
2a (extreme annual low -50 to -45°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
206
Days with Moderate air quality
139
Days with Unhealthy air quality
10
Highest AQI recorded (year)
190

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,560
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Airway Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
Bassett ACH (FT Wainwright)
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-534 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
9.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,577
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
72.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,605
Average weekly wage
$1,347
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
31

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

North poleState medianUS median
Median home value$332,918$356,539$288,527
Median sale price$379,900$347,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,714/mo$1,913/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,577$2,096$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in North pole, AK?
$332,918.
What is the median sale price in North pole, AK?
$379,900.
How long do homes take to sell in North pole, AK?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in North pole, AK?
Typical rent: $1,714/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in North pole, AK?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, landslide, avalanche, earthquake.
Is North pole, AK in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in North pole, AK?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in North pole, AK?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near North pole, AK?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve North pole, AK?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is North pole, AK walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in North pole, AK?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in North pole, AK?
Regional Price Parity: 102.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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