Point Lay, AK


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United States / Alaska / No Metro Area / North Slope Borough / Point Lay / Zip Codes
Point Lay, AK

About Point Lay, AK

Living in Point Lay, AK is an incredible adventure. The small rural village is located on the Chukchi Sea and provides its residents with spectacular views of the Arctic landscape. Its residents are primarily Inupiat, a close-knit population that relies on traditional subsistence lifestyle practices to survive. Summer months bring warmer weather and long days of sunlight, making it a great time for fishing and berry picking. Winter months are cold, dark and harsh but offer opportunities for snowmobiling and ice skating on the small frozen lake in town. Despite its remote location, Point Lay has a few modern amenities including internet service, grocery stores, two schools, and a fully operational airport. It's a place like no other - with its own unique culture, people and traditions - that offers an unforgettable experience to those who call it home.

State: Alaska
County: North Slope Borough
Metro Area: No Metro Area
City: Point Lay
Zip Codes: 99759
Cost of Living:

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Point Lay Cost of Living



$115,000
-194.0% lower than avg
$78,750
+12.4% higher than avg
6.8 / 2.0
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Point Lay Crime
45.9 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Point Lay, Alaska
$21,960
for a family
$55,600
for a single person
Cost of Living