Point Lay, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
288
Population
10/sq mi density
$92,000
Median Income
$27,425 per capita
$117,000
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$825
Median Rent
11.3% income on rent
23°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$92,000 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,000 home value, $825/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$117,000
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
45.6%
30% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
61
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$117,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$435,931
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
45.6%
Owner-Occupied
54.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,061/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,194/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,467/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,941/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,304/mo
Census median rent:
$825/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
11.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
64% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
45.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $117,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,931 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $825 |
| FMR Studio | $1,061 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,194 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,467 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,941 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,304 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 45.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 61 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 11.3% |