Point Lay
North Slope
About the neighborhood
Point Lay presents a peaceful community characterized by a variety of housing options, including single detached homes and lofts, providing diverse choices for residents. Many homes were built between the 1960s and 1990s, contributing to a neighborhood with established charm and character. The area benefits from access to primary and high schools conveniently situated nearby. A calm atmosphere defines this community, with street noise and urban bustle seldom disturbing the quiet surroundings. While cars serve as the primary mode of transportation here, this neighborhood’s serene environment and broad housing selection make it an inviting place to settle.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Cars are a great transportation option in Point Lay. Many of the homes for sale in this community are located in areas that are not very suitable for pedestrians as almost no daily needs can be carried out without the use of a car. It is also difficult to move around by bicycle in Point Lay because the cycling infrastructure is not very well-developed, and riding is made strenuous by the often steep area.
Services
In all cases, a vehicle is required to shop for groceries. Regarding education, locals will find that wherever their property is located in this community, both primary and secondary schools are nearby.
Character
The character of Point Lay is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. Point Lay is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.2
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.0
Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant
Restaurants0.0
Few or no restaurants within a short drive
Groceries0.0
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping0.0
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
Vibrant0.2
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $20,529
- Median Household Income
- $78,750
Housing Type
- 93.4% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 4.9% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 1.6% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 93.4%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 4.9%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 1.6%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 23.3 years
- 0 to 4
- 11.4%
- 5 to 9
- 8.7%
- 10 to 14
- 10.0%
- 15 to 19
- 15.7%
- 20 to 24
- 5.7%
- 25 to 29
- 10.9%
- 30 to 34
- 9.2%
- 35 to 39
- 7.4%
- 40 to 44
- 6.1%
- 45 to 49
- 2.6%
- 50 to 54
- 2.2%
- 55 to 59
- 3.1%
- 60 to 64
- 0.9%
- 65 to 69
- 3.9%
- 70 to 74
- 2.2%
- 75 to 79
- 0.0%
- 80 to 84
- 0.0%
- 85 and over
- 0.0%
Education Level
- 27.9% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 34.2% HIGH SCHOOL
- 27.9% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 1.8% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 8.1% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 0.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 27.9%
- High School
- 34.2%
- Some college, no degree
- 27.9%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 1.8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 8.1%
- Master's degree
- 0.0%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 39.4% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 53.5% DRIVE
- 4.2% OTHER
- Foot
- 39.4%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 53.5%
- Other
- 4.2%
- None
- 2.8%
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