Ambler
Northwest Arctic
About the neighborhood
Ambler presents a serene environment with minimal street noise, creating a calm atmosphere for residents. The community primarily features single detached homes reflecting an established character dating back to the late 1980s. Convenient access to both primary and high schools is available regardless of location within the city, ensuring education options are always nearby. Shopping needs are met with supermarkets located just a short distance from residences. Though the terrain includes some elevation changes, the area retains a peaceful and welcoming setting. The overall ambiance promotes a quiet and comfortable place to settle in this part of the Northwest Arctic Borough.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is a great means of transportation in this city. This city is not very bicycling-friendly because the cycling network is not very comprehensive, and riding a bike is rendered difficult by the typically hilly area. Traveling as a pedestrian is also not very practical for property owners in Ambler because almost no daily needs can be met without a vehicle.
Services
It is very often practical for home buyers in Ambler to do their grocery shopping as pedestrians. When it comes to education, in this city, residents will almost always be able to access both primary and secondary schools without a car.
Character
Ambler is an excellent city to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm atmosphere. The noise levels in Ambler are very low, as the streets are usually very tranquil.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.6
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.8
Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs
Restaurants0.0
Few or no restaurants within a short drive
Groceries7.6
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping1.6
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.0
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet10.0
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.0
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.4
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $15,994
- Median Household Income
- $41,250
Housing Type
- 97.1% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 1.9% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 1.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 97.1%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 1.9%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 1.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 29.5%
- 0 to 4
- 9.4%
- 5 to 9
- 13.4%
- 10 to 14
- 9.4%
- 15 to 19
- 4.3%
- 20 to 24
- 3.9%
- 25 to 29
- 13.0%
- 30 to 34
- 5.9%
- 35 to 39
- 5.9%
- 40 to 44
- 5.5%
- 45 to 49
- 2.4%
- 50 to 54
- 5.5%
- 55 to 59
- 2.8%
- 60 to 64
- 5.1%
- 65 to 69
- 4.3%
- 70 to 74
- 3.9%
- 75 to 79
- 1.2%
- 80 to 84
- 1.6%
- 85 and over
- 0.4%
Education Level
- 22.8% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 45.6% HIGH SCHOOL
- 17.4% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 0.7% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 2.7% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 12.1% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 22.8%
- High School
- 45.6%
- Some college, no degree
- 17.4%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 0.7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 2.7%
- Master's degree
- 12.1%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 78.8% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 1.5% DRIVE
- 12.1% OTHER
- Foot
- 78.8%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 1.5%
- Other
- 12.1%
- None
- 7.6%
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