Fairbanks, AK Eviction Risk Score Fairbanks North Star Borough · Alaska · Population 32,083

Fairbanks, AK has an eviction risk score of 3.4 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Fairbanks North Star Borough and the state of Alaska. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 30.1% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in Fairbanks is $1,496/month. About 60.2% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 9.6%, unemployment 5.8%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

What this score means for landlords

At 3.4/10, Fairbanks is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

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