St. Paul: Economy & Jobs
$158,438 is the median household income in St. Paul (1.2× higher than Aleutians West Census Area median $135,500; 1.7× higher than Alaska median $93,272), with homes at a median value of $95,000. The surrounding county supports 3,267 jobs (avg $83,204).
- $77,503 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $158,438 — above the Alaska median ($93,271). Poverty rate 25.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 7% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 0.6× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 7.3% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 7.1% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 25.1% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $1,930 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $149,580 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $77,503 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $112,527 |
| Median Household Income | $158,438 (vs Alaska $93,272) |
| Poverty Rate | 25.1% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | service_economy |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Public Admin |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $158,438 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 5% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 4.8% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 3,267 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $271,855,388 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $83,204 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 311,610 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 123 |
|---|---|
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 3,633 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 229,485 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Dental Offices | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Full Service Restaurants | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 5 |
|---|
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Aleut Community Store |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.1 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER FAIRBANKS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $154,299,910 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 29,491.57 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 5,232 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 57.8% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 8.2% |
| Pct Walked | 4.8% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 32.8 years (vs Alaska 35.9y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 27.3% |
| Retirement Score · Rating | limited |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12