Quality of Life and Culture in Point Lay, AK - PlaceVista

Point Lay, AK B+

Population: 229

Home Price: $107,100

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Overview

Point Lay is a village in the state of Alaska with a population of 229. Point Lay has a short summer and cold winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Medium Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 4.6 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Point Lay, AK

Employment and Income	Point Lay	Alaska	United States
Per Capita Income	$20,529	$29,213	$32,693
Median Household Income	$78,750	$59,648	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	15.5%	13.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	13.5%	16.5%	10.5%

Age	Point Lay	Alaska	United States
Median Age	23.3	37.7	42.3

Gender	Point Lay	Alaska	United States
Male	60.3%	53.9%	49.8%
Female	39.7%	46.1%	50.2%

Race	Point Lay	Alaska	United States
White	6.1%	41.8%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	0.7%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	90.4%	47.1%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	2.1%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.3%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	0.7%	2.7%
Multiracial	3.1%	7.3%	5.2%

Housing Information	Point Lay	Alaska	United States
Median Home Price	$107,100	$176,926	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$950	$773	$801
Family Households	35.6%	35.6%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	20.0%	20.0%	26.2%
Homeowners	44.4%	70.3%	72.9%
Renters	55.6%	29.7%	27.1%

Education	Point Lay	Alaska	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	25.2%	8.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	34.2%	34.2%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	27.9%	23.6%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	1.8%	5.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	8.1%	11.5%	15.0%

Proficiency	Point Lay	Alaska	United States
Mathematics	NA%	31.4%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	35.8%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Point Lay	Alaska	United States
Murder	NA	5.7	3.0
Rape	NA	207.7	38.0
Robbery	NA	47.1	40.7
Assault	NA	525.0	188.5

Property Crime	Point Lay	Alaska	United States
Burglary	NA	368.5	336.1
Theft	NA	2058.3	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	288.2	167.1
Arson	NA	25.4	10.5

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