Kaktovik
North Slope
About the neighborhood
Kaktovik offers a serene and peaceful environment with minimal street noise, creating a calm atmosphere perfect for relaxation. The housing consists mostly of two- and three-bedroom single detached homes and townhouses, providing comfortable living options. Education is conveniently accessible, with primary and high schools located nearby. Daily shopping needs are met easily with supermarkets close to residential areas. The neighborhood’s slower pace adds to its welcoming charm, making it a pleasant place to establish residence. Residents experience a balanced blend of quiet ambiance and essential amenities, contributing to a thoughtfully designed community that supports everyday convenience.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is usually the best way to navigate this city. Traveling as a pedestrian is not very practical for residents in this city since very few common errands can be run without a car. Biking is also difficult in Kaktovik because the cycling network is not very well-developed, and there are a fair number of hills.
Services
The nearest supermarket in Kaktovik is generally only a very short distance away. With respect to education, both primary and secondary schools are especially easy to get to as a pedestrian from any location in Kaktovik.
Character
The character of Kaktovik is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. Kaktovik is great for those who like quiet areas, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.
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 friendly2.0
Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs
Restaurants0.0
Few or no restaurants within a short drive
Groceries7.4
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
- $31,876
- Median Household Income
- $65,938
Housing Type
- 93.8% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 1.6% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 4.7% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 93.8%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 1.6%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 4.7%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 25.5%
- 0 to 4
- 13.0%
- 5 to 9
- 11.8%
- 10 to 14
- 6.7%
- 15 to 19
- 6.7%
- 20 to 24
- 10.1%
- 25 to 29
- 7.6%
- 30 to 34
- 8.8%
- 35 to 39
- 10.9%
- 40 to 44
- 2.9%
- 45 to 49
- 1.7%
- 50 to 54
- 4.2%
- 55 to 59
- 5.5%
- 60 to 64
- 2.5%
- 65 to 69
- 3.8%
- 70 to 74
- 0.4%
- 75 to 79
- 1.3%
- 80 to 84
- 0.4%
- 85 and over
- 0.4%
Education Level
- 20.7% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 37.2% HIGH SCHOOL
- 19.0% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 0.8% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 13.2% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 8.3% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 20.7%
- High School
- 37.2%
- Some college, no degree
- 19.0%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 0.8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 13.2%
- Master's degree
- 8.3%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 52.2% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 39.1% DRIVE
- 6.5% OTHER
- Foot
- 52.2%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 39.1%
- Other
- 6.5%
- None
- 2.2%
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