2019 Best Places to Live in Kenai Peninsula BoroughAbout this List

Ridgeway

• Town in Alaska
• 3

• B+

• B

• 2,195 Population

Kalifornsky

• Town in Alaska
• 3

Niche User: I spent a large amount of my childhood in Soldotna so I may seem very biased to it. I have always felt safe there though and the biggest dangers were moose and icy roads. Although the town may not have very many human=made attractions, the beauty of how untouched nature is around the town is endless.
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• B+

• B+

• 8,588 Population

Soldotna

• Town in Alaska
• 13

Current Resident: It can be pretty quiet in my hometown of Soldotna (or Slowdotna, as some people instead call it), but it isnt without its charms. The summers, I think, are the best time to come visit. Besides the fantasitc fishing game, the reason so many tourists come to visit my small little town of 4,000 is the amount of beauty that Alaska holds. The immense mountains, the multitude of trees, the freshest of air, the family of moose that eat your pumpkin on your porch every Halloween, are all the reasons I love alaska. The winters, too, are equally great. It's still cold, as a winter should be, but never really below -10°. Today, in November, it's -1°. If I were to complain, it would be nice to have an actual mall or something. However, Anchorage is a short 2 hour drive away which is considered the "big city".
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• B

• B+

• 4,516 Population

Salamatof

• Town in Alaska

• B

• B+

• 1,055 Population

Kenai

• Town in Alaska
• 7

Current Resident: Kenai is a great place to live with a family. The town is centrally located to provide opportunities to enjoy all that Alaska has to offer. The town is home of the famous Kenai river salmon fishery and is surrounded by excellent hiking and cross country skiing trails, camping sites, and much more.
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• B

• B+

• 7,634 Population

Seldovia Village

• Town in Alaska

• A

• B+

• 180 Population

Diamond Ridge

• Town in Alaska

• A

• A-

• 1,193 Population

Cooper Landing

• Town in Alaska

• A

• B+

• 568 Population

Kachemak

• Town in Alaska

• A-

• A-

• 504 Population

Fritz Creek

• Town in Alaska

• A-

• A-

• 2,036 Population

Ninilchik

• Town in Alaska
• 1

Current Resident: I've lived in Ninilchik my whole life. I love how everyone knows everyone, and how so many people are close. I also love the distance between people, how we aren't all crammed together. I would like to see a lot more activities and maybe more diversity.
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• A-

• B+

• 741 Population

Seward

• Town in Alaska
• 1

Works Here: This is the second summer season I have worked/lived in Seward. I love living in a small town just a couple hours away from a larger city. I get all of the small town benefits, like community and simpleness while still having access to the amenities of a city, like shopping and entertainment. This town has lots wildlife, nature and ocean views.
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• B+

• B+

• 2,748 Population

Homer

• Town in Alaska
• 14

Nearby Resident: I have lived in Homer, AK most of my life. It is very peaceful and welcoming to many diversities. The people are friendly and the atmosphere is very down to earth. There are always opportunities for improvements in Homer, AK. To begin with there is a need for a more affordable form of public transport. Most public buildings; such as businesses, assistance programs, and schools are spread a fair distance apart. Making it difficult for those without vehicles.
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• B+

• A-

• 5,510 Population

Seldovia

• Town in Alaska

• B+

• B+

• 238 Population

Anchor Point

• Town in Alaska

• B+

• A-

• 2,057 Population

Cohoe

• Town in Alaska

• B+

• B+

• 1,288 Population

Bear Creek

• Town in Alaska

• B+

• B+

• 1,512 Population

Nikolaevsk

• Town in Alaska

• B

• A-

• 279 Population

Nanwalek

• Town in Alaska

• B

• B+

• 231 Population

Tyonek

• Town in Alaska

• B

• B+

• 326 Population

Funny River

• Town in Alaska

• B

• B+

• 1,026 Population

Moose Pass

• Town in Alaska

• B-

• B+

• 282 Population

Sterling

• Town in Alaska

• B-

• B

• 5,387 Population

Port Graham

• Town in Alaska

• B-

• B+

• 189 Population

Happy Valley

• Town in Alaska

• B-

• B+

• 624 Population