Question 1

Is 99701 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 99701 in Fairbanks has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Fairbanks city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 99701 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 99701?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 99701 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 99701. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 99701 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Fairbanks. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 99701?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 99701 is approximately $266K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 99701 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 99701 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 99701 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 99701 has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100, placing it in the moderate range for Fairbanks. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 70/100, 99701 scores similarly to the middle tier of Fairbanks neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Fairbanks — ZIP 99701

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)	PK–12	—	—	—
Ladd Elementary	PK–08	—	—	—
Anne Wien Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Chinook Montessori Charter School	KG–08	—	—	—
Barnette Magnet School	PK–08	—	—	—
Denali Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Hunter Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Lathrop High School	09–12	—	—	—
Ryan Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Salcha Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Tanana Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Two Rivers School	PK–08	—	—	—
Randy Smith Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Weller Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.	PK–12	—	—	—
Boreal Sun Charter School	KG–08	—	—	—