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
Commuting by car is very convenient in this community. Point Lay is not very well-suited for pedestrians since carrying out daily needs is very challenging without a vehicle. Getting around by bicycle is also challenging in this community as riding a bike is rendered strenuous by the typically steep terrain, and the cycling infrastructure is quite poor.
Services
In all cases, a car is needed to purchase groceries. With regards to education, locals will value that wherever their property is situated in Point Lay, primary as well as high schools are close by.
Character
The character of Point Lay is exemplified by its relaxed environment. The noise levels in Point Lay are very low, as the streets tend to be very peaceful.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent 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
Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs
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%
- 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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