Goldstream, Alaska
Goldstream is a community of 3,294 people in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
Why visit Goldstream
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include University of Alaska Fairbanks, Chena Pump House and Constitution Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 73°F; January lows average -18°F.
Weather in Goldstream
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Goldstream
Goldstream, Alaska (colloquially the Goldstream Valley) (Lower Tanana: Khudodleeneek'a) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Alaska, United States. It is part of the Fairbanks, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Goldstream had a population of 3,299.
From the Wikipedia article Goldstream, Alaska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks5
Chena Pump House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.7 mi
Building in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
Constitution Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.4 mi
Listed in the NRHP
Rainey's Cabin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.1 mi
House in Alaska, United States of America
University of Alaska Museum of the North
Museum · 7.9 mi
Museum on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes4
Churches and places of worship2
Hidden Hill Friends Center
Church · Quaker · 6.4 mi
2682 Goldhill Road, Fairbanks
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Map of Goldstream
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1°F | -18°F | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 13°F | -12°F | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 26°F | -5°F | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 46°F | 17°F | 0.4 in |
| May | 62°F | 31°F | 0.7 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 42°F | 2.2 in |
| Jul | 73°F | 46°F | 2.7 in |
| Aug | 66°F | 40°F | 2.6 in |
| Sep | 55°F | 29°F | 1.7 in |
| Oct | 34°F | 13°F | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 11°F | -8°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 2°F | -15°F | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ester 5Ne (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fairbanks North Star Borough has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-07-06: Nenana Ridge Complex (Fire)
- 2025-06-23: Himalaya Road Fire (Fire)
- 2023-08-03: Lost Horse Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2022-03-24: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-09: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Ester 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- College 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Farmers Loop 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Chena Ridge 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- South Van Horn 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Fairbanks 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Steele Creek 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Badger 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- North Pole 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Eielson AFB 34 mi southeast, about 55 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Vallata Restaurant, Goldstream Valley, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, RadioKAOS, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chena Pump House NRHP Fairbanks, AK, Durkeeco, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rainey's Cabin - College NRHP Fairbanks, AK, Durkeeco, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Constitutional Hall NRHP Fairbanks, AK, Durkeeco, CC BY-SA 3.0
- University of Alaska Museum of the North1, Maureen amerune, CC BY 2.0
- University of Alaska Museum of the North ENBLA01, Enrico Blasutto, CC BY-SA 4.0
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