Fairbanks, Alaska
About Fairbanks
Fairbanks is a thriving city in northern Alaska, home to 31,732 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 2nd largest city in Alaska.
Fairbanks holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 31.8 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 998 residents per square mile.
📰 Fairbanks News Today
- Nanooks Hockey Adds John McElaney to Coaching Staff University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics · Aug 14
- Fairbanks teachers prepare to return to school without a new contract Alaska's News Source · Aug 18
- Geothermal Heat Pump Case Study: National Laboratory of the Rockies' Alaska Campus Department of Energy (.gov) · Aug 14
- 168th Wing Continues Tradition of Serving Veterans at Fairbanks Veterans Stand Down [Image 17 of 26] dvidshub.net · Aug 17
- Fairbanks, Alaska to host Food Truck Rally Food Truck Operator · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Fairbanks Unique
- One of the 5 largest cities in Alaska (#2 statewide).
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
- Positioned in northern Alaska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 31,732.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Fairbanks
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Fairbanks
- Blue Roof Bistro — american
- Bobby's Downtown — greek
- Bucko's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- Forget Me Not Espresso — coffee shop (café)
- Gambardellas Pasta Bella — italian
- Great Harvest Bread Co.
- Jazz Bistro
- Just the Tips
- Kanpai — sushi
- Korean Recipes — korean
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Alaska Mining Hall of Fame · Museum
- Denali Backroads · Attraction
- Fairbanks Children's Museum · Museum
- Fairbanks Ice Museum · Museum
- Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum · Museum
- Alaska Bird Observatory · Attraction
- Bouchard's International Dog Mushing and Sled Museum · Museum
- Moose Antler Arch · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Fairbanks
- Baranof Park reviews ★
- Bentley Park reviews ★
- Golden Heart Plaza reviews ★
- Graehl Park reviews ★
- Nussbaumer Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Fairbanks
- Anne Wien Elementary
- Arctic Light Elementary
- Barnette Magnet School
- Chinook Montessori Charter School
- Denali Elementary
- Golden Heart Academy
- Hunter Elementary
- Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)
- Joy Elementary
- Ladd Elementary
- Lathrop High School
- Nordale Elementary
- Ryan Middle School
- University Park Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Fairbanks Memorial Hospital ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.