Kenai is home to roughly 7,562 residents. Kenai was founded in 1960 and sits in Kenai Peninsula Borough. The median age is 34.1 and the median household income is $74,907. Homes carry a median value of $249,400, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (68.7%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Kenai has a population of about 7,562, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kenai?
The median home value in Kenai is $249,400, and the median gross rent is $1,134/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Kenai safe? What is the crime rate?
Kenai Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 348 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Kenai face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kenai Peninsula County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, earthquake, winter weather.
How many schools are in Kenai?
Kenai has 8 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kenai?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Kenai. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.