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North Pole, AK

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Live with the spirit of Christmas all year

Quaint Spirited Welcoming Quiet Rural Scenic Military-Friendly

If you’ve ever wished you could celebrate the Christmas spirit all year long, the City of North Pole is the place for you. The street lights in North Pole are wrapped with candy cane stripes and the street names include holiday themes like Saint Nicholas Drive, Santa Claus Lane, North Star Drive, and Snowman Lane. North Pole is even home to Santa Claus House, equipped with a giant statue of the man himself.

Minutes outside of Fairbanks, North Pole residents enjoy the benefits of a small community with access to the commercial amenities of a larger city. Many military families choose to reside in North Pole because Eielson Air Force Base, Fort Wainwright, and Fort Greely are all within driving distance of the small city.

Convenience to the Tanana and Chena Rivers as well as numerous parks lends to plenty of options for outdoor recreation near North Pole. Access to the Richardson Highway in addition to the Bradley Sky-Ranch Airport and Fairbanks International Airport allows for simple commutes and travels from North Pole.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in North Pole, AK is $906 for a studio, $975 for one bedroom, $972 for two bedrooms, and $1,705 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Pole has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$975/month
614 Sq Ft
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Transportation

18

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

North Pole Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

347 Students

5
out of 10

Badger Road Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

337 Students

4
out of 10

North Pole Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

531 Students

4
out of 10

North Pole High School

Public

Grades 9-12

617 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Airports

  • Fairbanks International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.