How old are the homes in Kachemak, AK?

Name: Age of homes in Kachemak, AK, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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25.9% (±9.0 points) of the homes in Kachemak, AK were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

1.0% were built before 1940.

19.2% were built in 2010 or later.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Built before 1980: 25.9% (±9.0 points)
Built before 1940: 1.0%
Built 2010 or later: 19.2%

When the homes in Kachemak were built

Housing units by year structure built, 2020–2024
Year built	Kachemak	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Alaska	United States
2020 or later	7.5% (±5.3 points)	1.4%	0.9%	2.0%
2010 to 2019	11.7% (±4.8 points)	13.0%	9.3%	9.4%
2000 to 2009	20.9% (±5.1 points)	20.4%	15.7%	13.6%
1990 to 1999	19.2% (±4.6 points)	14.8%	13.4%	12.4%
1980 to 1989	14.7% (±7.8 points)	23.4%	24.0%	12.9%
1970 to 1979	21.7% (±6.0 points)	17.3%	22.2%	14.2%
1960 to 1969	0.7% (±1.2 points)	5.3%	7.1%	9.9%
1950 to 1959	2.5% (±2.7 points)	2.5%	4.4%	9.5%
1940 to 1949	0.0% (±6.0 points)	1.0%	1.5%	4.4%
1939 or earlier	1.0% (±1.0 points)	0.8%	1.7%	11.7%

In Kachemak, the share of homes built before 1980 is not measurably different from Kenai Peninsula Borough (26.9%).

It is also lower than in Alaska (36.9%).

It is lower than the national figure (49.7%).

In Kenai Peninsula Borough, Kachemak ranks 7 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.

Statewide, it ranks 131 of 191.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint

Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.

Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).

A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).

Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.

The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (4.2%) and the share built before 1980 (25.9%).

Homes built before 1980 in places near Kachemak

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Kachemak
Place	Distance	Homes built before 1980	Compared with this place
Kachemak	—	25.9% (±9.0 points)	—
Homer	3.3 mi	24.4% (±3.0 points)	Not measurably different
Diamond Ridge	4.6 mi	23.6% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different
Fritz Creek	7.2 mi	20.4% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different
Anchor Point	10 mi	18.8% (±2.9 points)	Not measurably different
Seldovia	19 mi	52.5% (±14.3 points)	Higher
Cohoe	41 mi	16.7% (±4.5 points)	Not measurably different
Kalifornsky	54 mi	23.6% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Soldotna	57 mi	30.3% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Seldovia, AK (52.5%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes built before 1980 across Kenai Peninsula Borough, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes built before 1980
1	Seldovia	52.5% (±14.3 points)
2	Kenai	42.9% (±7.1 points)
3	Seward	42.1% (±14.3 points)
4	Salamatof	39.5% (±8.1 points)
5	Nikiski	37.4% (±9.1 points)
6	Soldotna	30.3% (±6.8 points)
7	Kachemak	25.9% (±9.0 points)
8	Homer	24.4% (±3.0 points)
9 (tie)	Diamond Ridge	23.6% (±5.7 points)
9 (tie)	Kalifornsky	23.6% (±5.5 points)
11	Sterling	21.0% (±5.9 points)
12	Fritz Creek	20.4% (±4.0 points)
13	Funny River	20.2% (±8.6 points)

Showing 13 of 17 places in Kenai Peninsula Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Kachemak

How old are most homes in Kachemak?

25.9% of homes in Kachemak, AK were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Do homes in Kachemak need a lead paint disclosure?

A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 4.2% and 25.9% of homes in Kachemak were built before then.

Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Kachemak?

Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kachemak city, Alaska

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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM

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