How long is the commute from Kenai, AK?
Workers who live in Kenai, AK take an average of 15.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.5 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Kenai get to work
| Means of transportation | Kenai | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.3% (±7.5 points) | 65.9% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.2% (±5.2 points) | 12.3% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±3.2 points) | 5.4% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.1% (±3.3 points) | 5.5% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±2.9 points) | 10.5% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Kenai, the average commute is lower than in Kenai Peninsula Borough (20.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alaska (19.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kenai, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kenai Peninsula Borough (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Alaska (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kenai Peninsula Borough, Kenai ranks 11 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 51 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kenai
| Vehicles available | Kenai | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±1.9 points) | 4.9% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% (±5.8 points) | 29.9% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% (±5.9 points) | 36.9% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.5% (±4.4 points) | 28.3% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Kenai, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kenai Peninsula Borough (4.9%).
It is also lower than in Alaska (9.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Kenai
| Kenai | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±2.9 points) | 10.5% (±1.4 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±0.7 points) | 95.7% (±0.8 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±2.6 points) | 89.3% (±1.3 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Kenai, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Kenai Peninsula Borough (89.3%).
It is also higher than in Alaska (91.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kenai
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai | — | 15.5 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Salamatof | 4.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Ridgeway | 5.7 mi | 21.9 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Soldotna | 7.1 mi | 13.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Kalifornsky | 7.5 mi | 24.0 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Nikiski | 11 mi | 27.7 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
| Sterling | 14 mi | 30.1 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Funny River | 15 mi | 40.0 minutes (±19.6) | Higher |
| Cohoe | 21 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Salamatof, AK (25.4 minutes), Ridgeway, AK (21.9 minutes), Kalifornsky, AK (24.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kenai Peninsula Borough, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Salamatof | 25.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 6 | Kalifornsky | 24.0 minutes (±5.0) |
| 7 | Anchor Point | 23.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 | Diamond Ridge | 23.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 9 | Ridgeway | 21.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 10 | Fritz Creek | 21.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 11 | Kenai | 15.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Kachemak | 13.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 13 | Soldotna | 13.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Seward | 12.3 minutes (±6.7) |
| 15 | Homer | 12.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 16 | Bear Creek | 11.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 17 | Seldovia | 4.6 minutes (±1.1) |
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 Kenai
How long is the average commute in Kenai?
Workers who live in Kenai, AK take an average of 15.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kenai without a car?
3.1% of households in Kenai have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kenai?
4.9% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Kenai worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kenai city, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kenai city, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kenai city, Alaska
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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