At a Glance
Median Income
$74,907
$39,104 per capita
Home Value
$249,400
Zillow: $331,313
Median Rent
$1,134/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
255/100K
930/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
17.3% smoking rate
How Kenai Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kenai's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kenai a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kenai residents earn a median household income of $74,907 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,104. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 Kenai is $249,400 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,313. Median rent is $1,134/month, with 22.5% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Kenai reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 930/100K.
Education
24.1% of adults in Kenai hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kenai 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
Population7,562
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density260/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$74,907
Per Capita$39,104
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200
Housing
A+
Home Value$249,400
Rent$1,134
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$331,313
Housing Units3,243
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent255/100K
Property930/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,874/100K
Climate
Avg Temp36°F
Rain18.3 in/yr
Elevation87 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute14 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Kenai was founded in 1960.
The median home in Kenai was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (59 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.