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 very often the favored transportation option in Shishmaref. Most houses for sale in this city are located in areas that are not very conducive to people who get around as pedestrians as meeting daily needs is inconvenient without a vehicle. It is also challenging to travel by bike in Shishmaref since this city is home to quite poor bicycling infrastructure, and the terrain is not especially flat.
Services
Locals will appreciate the proximity to both primary and secondary schools, which are within a short distance from all houses for sale in Shishmaref. As far as food is concerned, in all cases, a car is needed to shop for groceries.
Character
Shishmaref is a city to buy a house in for those who prefer a chill atmosphere. Since there are very few pedestrians, Shishmaref remains relatively serene.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional 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
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
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 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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