Well, its cottages owners who renting out when they don't need it and many camp grounds for RV's etc.
Ex. the 5 acres for sale below; is not more prized than a normal small house lot in Richmond, and about the same tax and situated much higher beside the golf course and not below sea level as most properties in Richmond - Its the gated community without the crime, to me very attractive and the best fishing etc.
Point Roberts Lifestyle Video -
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5-square-mile of land rubs shoulders with Canada and the Salish Sea on the other with the best of lifestyle in USA & Canada -
ex. 5 Acres of Beautiful Privacy. Located west side of the Point. Walking distance to the Golf Course. Point Roberts being a quiet, safe, and unique land surrounded by ocean