Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK Housing Market Brief
county · AK · as of May 2026
What is Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK in its market cycle?
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $345K | ▼ -3.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 51 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 2.0 | ▼ -35.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 181 | ▼ -47.2% |
| Homes Sold | 92 | ▼ -17.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $218 | ▲ +2.4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.4% | ▲ +1.8% |
How has Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 50 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
The median sale price in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK is $345K, having fallen 3.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK scores 29 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK's Alpha Score?
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (64/100) and its weakest is Affordability (29/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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