Living in Kenny Lake, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kenny Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Kenny Lake has 289 residents with a median age of 24.5. The median household income is $76,161 (18% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $252,800.
Kenny Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kenny Lake at a glance
- Population
- 289
- Median age
- 24.5State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $76,161State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $252,800State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50%
- Average commute
- 76 min
Is Kenny Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 76 minutes.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Kenny Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kenny Lake the median home value is $252,800, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Kenny Lake median household income
The median household income in Kenny Lake is $76,161 and the income per person is $37,016. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Kenny Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 164
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 39.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.92
39.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Kenny Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Kenny Lake demographics
- Population
- 289
- Median age
- 24.5
- Under 18
- 43.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 99
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 16.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kenny Lake ›
Education in Kenny Lake
50% of adults 25 and older in Kenny Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kenny Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 76 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 84.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Kenny Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Lake | 289 | $76,161 | $252,800 | — |
| Willow Creek | 144 | $79,519 | $448,400 | — |
| Chitina | 100 | $23,571 | — | — |
| Copper Center | 346 | $59,750 | $217,900 | $925 |
| Tazlina | 365 | $100,208 | $313,000 | $1,338 |
| Glennallen | 450 | $89,609 | $226,800 | $1,308 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Kenny Lake: FAQ
What is the median household income in Kenny Lake, AK?
The median household income in Kenny Lake is $76,161, 18% lower than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kenny Lake?
The median home value in Kenny Lake is $252,800, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is Kenny Lake, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 76 minutes.
What is the median age in Kenny Lake?
The median age in Kenny Lake is 24.5 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Kenny Lake?
The average commute to work in Kenny Lake is 76 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kenny Lake?
The unemployment rate in Kenny Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kenny Lake?
50% of adults in Kenny Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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