At a Glance
Median Income
$71,125
$39,809 per capita
Home Value
$404,300
Zillow: $505,601
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
41.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
595/100K
4,481/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
269 sunny days/yr
How Kachemak Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kachemak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kachemak a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kachemak residents earn a median household income of $71,125 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,809. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,368 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kachemak is $404,300 , 43% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $505,601. Median rent is $1,120/month, with 41.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Kachemak reports 595 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,481/100K.
Education
40.2% of adults in Kachemak hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kachemak has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population835
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,125
Per Capita$39,809
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200
Housing
B
Home Value$404,300
Rent$1,120
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$505,601
Housing Units397
Rent Burden41.5%
Crime
F
Violent595/100K
Property4,481/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,874/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain23.9 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation227 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.2%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute13 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Kachemak was founded in 1961.
The median home in Kachemak was built in 1995.
28.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (115 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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