Kachemak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
835 Population 500/sq mi density
$71,125 Median Income $39,809 per capita
$404,300 Home Value $530,815 Zillow
$1,120 Median Rent 41.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$71,125 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$404,300 home value, $1,120/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kachemak, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,125
5% below
$39,809 per capita
Home Value
$404,300
43% above
Zillow: $530,815
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
4% below
41.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
19% above
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
3% below
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

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)

Income
95%
Home Value
143%
Rent
96%
Poverty
120%
Bachelor's
119%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kachemak a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 5.9% (64% above 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 $530,815. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population835
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,125
Per Capita$39,809
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Housing

B
Home Value$404,300
Rent$1,120
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$530,815
Housing Units397
Rent Burden41.5%

Health

Obesity31.1%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,874/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain23.9 in/yr
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.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.