Shishmaref
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About the neighborhood
Shishmaref offers a calm atmosphere with a variety of housing options, including many single detached homes built around 1983. The area provides convenient access to primary and secondary schools located close to most residences. Transportation by car is straightforward, making it easy to reach supermarkets and daily necessities. The city’s tranquil environment benefits from fewer pedestrians, creating a peaceful place for residents. Housing options range from lofts to spacious four-bedroom dwellings, accommodating diverse preferences. This neighborhood’s balance of quiet surroundings and practical amenities contributes to a comfortable and satisfying living experience in the community.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is a great transportation option in this city. Traveling as a pedestrian is not very practical for residents in this city as very few common errands can be run without a vehicle. Moving around by bicycle is also difficult in Shishmaref because there are a fair number of elevation changes to challenge cyclists, and the cycling network is not very well-developed.
Services
Primary as well as high schools are especially easy to get to as a pedestrian from most properties for sale in Shishmaref. With regards to eating, in all cases, a car is needed to buy groceries.
Character
Shishmaref is a city to buy a house in for those who prefer a laid-back ambience. Shishmaref remains relatively calm, since there are very few people out and about on the streets.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.4
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.4
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
Quiet1.0
Many 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
- $17,853
- Median Household Income
- $47,107
Housing Type
- 94.6% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.9% SEMI DETACHED
- 2.2% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.4% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 1.3% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 94.6%
- Semi detached
- 0.9%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 2.2%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.4%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 1.3%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 27.0%
- 0 to 4
- 9.7%
- 5 to 9
- 11.1%
- 10 to 14
- 10.5%
- 15 to 19
- 9.2%
- 20 to 24
- 6.7%
- 25 to 29
- 7.0%
- 30 to 34
- 7.2%
- 35 to 39
- 4.9%
- 40 to 44
- 5.8%
- 45 to 49
- 5.0%
- 50 to 54
- 3.3%
- 55 to 59
- 6.6%
- 60 to 64
- 4.4%
- 65 to 69
- 3.0%
- 70 to 74
- 2.3%
- 75 to 79
- 1.1%
- 80 to 84
- 0.8%
- 85 and over
- 0.2%
Education Level
- 14.9% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 51.9% HIGH SCHOOL
- 18.2% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 1.8% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 3.0% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 8.4% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 14.9%
- High School
- 51.9%
- Some college, no degree
- 18.2%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 1.8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 3.0%
- Master's degree
- 8.4%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 48.9% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 11.1% DRIVE
- 35.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 48.9%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 11.1%
- Other
- 35.0%
- None
- 5.0%
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