Market Intelligence Report — AK-820

Fairbanks-College, AK

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-AK-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Accelerated

Median Listing

$341K
+0.3% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.74
-27.6% YoY

Active Inventory

309
+42.4% YoY

Median DOM

46 Days
+3.4% YoY

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The Fairbanks-College, AK market is currently in an accelerated phase, characterized by strong demand absorption as evidenced by a pending ratio of 0.74. While inventory levels have expanded significantly year-over-year, the pace of demand remains robust.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

3.3%-0.2 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

93,972-0.7% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

3+50.0% YoY

Building permits (private housing units) · Jul 2026

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

U.S. Census Bureau building permits via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Market Analysis

What's moving the Fairbanks-College market right now.

Active listings have experienced substantial year-over-year growth at 42.4%, indicating increased supply entering the market. New listings also rose by 25.7% over the past year. Despite this inventory expansion, the median listing price has maintained stability, showing a modest 0.3% increase over the past year. The pending ratio stands at 0.74, although it has declined by 27.6% year-over-year, suggesting a moderation in the rate of demand absorption compared to the previous period.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$341K+0.1% MoM

Active Inventory

309+42.4% YoY

Days on Market

46+3.4% YoY

Sold Score™

63-27.6% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

63
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The current market dynamics suggest that demand continues to outpace available inventory, placing upward pressure on the pace of transactions. With a pending ratio of 0.74, properties are being absorbed relatively quickly. While inventory growth provides more selection, the elevated demand keeps price discipline firm for well-positioned listings.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

309 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 176 per month.

Pricing Pressure
26.8%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +2.5% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +0.8% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.74

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Fairbanks-College, AK? Inventory is up 42% from last year.

Demand in Fairbanks-College, AK is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
74%
Median Days on Market
46 days
Inventory YoY
+42%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Fairbanks-College, AK
CBSA Code
21820
State
AK

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