What are the schools like in Farmers Loop, AK?

School district data for Farmers Loop is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Farmers Loop?

The median household income in Farmers Loop, AK is $100,638 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Farmers Loop, AK?

Weather data for Farmers Loop is based on NOAA 30-year climate normals from the nearest reporting station.

Farmers Loop, AK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Farmers Loop, AK affordable or expensive?

Farmers Loop's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Farmers Loop is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $289,800 and the median rent is $1,298 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Farmers Loop, AK?

Farmers Loop has a violent crime rate of 235.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1179.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Farmers Loop, AK a Good Place to Live?

Farmers Loop is a small town of 4,179 in Alaska, with a median household income of $100,638 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Farmers Loop's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Farmers Loop is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Farmers Loop city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.3

Farmers Loop's overall cost of living index is 102.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Farmers Loop costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Farmers Loop, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$289,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,298	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$100,638	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Farmers Loop's violent crime rate is 235.4 per 100,000 residents — 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

235.4 /100k

Property Crime

1179.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Farmers Loop, AK	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Climate data is sourced from NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020) from the nearest weather station.

Metric	Farmers Loop, AK
Average High — January	N/A
Average High — July	72.9°F
Annual Precipitation	15.5"
Annual Snowfall	57.8"

Demographics

Metric	Farmers Loop, AK	National Avg
Population	4,179	—
Median Age	35.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.7%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	9.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

College, AK 5 mi Fairbanks, AK 5 mi Fox, AK 5 mi South Van Horn, AK 7 mi Steele Creek, AK 8 mi

Farmers Loop vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farmers Loop, AK affordable or expensive?

Farmers Loop's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Farmers Loop roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $289,800 and median rent is $1,298/month.

What is the crime rate in Farmers Loop, AK?

Farmers Loop's violent crime rate is 235.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1179.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Farmers Loop?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Farmers Loop, AK a good place to live?

Farmers Loop, AK has a population of 4,179, a median household income of $100,638, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Farmers Loop?

Climate data for Farmers Loop is based on NOAA 30-year normals from the nearest weather station.

What is the population of Farmers Loop?

The population of Farmers Loop, Alaska is 4,179 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Farmers Loop?

Key numbers for living in Farmers Loop: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $289,800, median household income $100,638, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Farmers Loop side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.