Kalifornsky, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
8,136 Population 118/sq mi density
$91,081 Median Income $46,900 per capita
$306,200 Home Value $313,253 Zillow
$1,371 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$91,081 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$306,200 home value, $1,371/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Kalifornsky, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,081
21% above
$46,900 per capita
Home Value
$306,200
9% above
Zillow: $313,253
Median Rent
$1,371/mo
18% above
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
6% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
4% below
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
36°F

How Kalifornsky Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kalifornsky's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
121%
Home Value
109%
Rent
118%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
94%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kalifornsky a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kalifornsky residents earn a median household income of $91,081 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,900. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% 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 Kalifornsky is $306,200 , 9% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,253. Median rent is $1,371/month, with 19.7% 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 1993.

Education

31.7% of adults in Kalifornsky hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kalifornsky has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,136
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,081
Per Capita$46,900
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Housing

A+
Home Value$306,200
Rent$1,371
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$313,253
Housing Units4,185
Rent Burden19.7%

Health

Obesity30.9%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,874/100K

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Rain18.3 in/yr
Elevation75 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Kalifornsky was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% 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.