Ainaloa, HI

Hawaii

Ainaloa is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 3,493. Residents earn $51,757 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,493 Population 1,764/sq mi density
$51,757 Median Income $26,888 per capita
$222,300 Home Value
$1,364 Median Rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,757 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$222,300 home value, $1,364/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,757
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $222,300
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.6%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,364
17% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.7%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.0%
37% higher than US avg

How Ainaloa Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,493
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,764/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 29%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,757
Per Capita$26,888
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$12,193M
Commute35 min

Housing

A
Home Value$222,300
Rent$1,364
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.3%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
AQI24 (Good)
Rain229.1 in/yr
Elevation736 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+89.1%
School Score4.88

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute35 min
Libraries12

Is Ainaloa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ainaloa receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Ainaloa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ainaloa is $51,757, 31% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ainaloa is $222,300, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,364 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ainaloa enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 229.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Ainaloa has a population of 3,493 with a density of 1,764 people per square mile. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (28.8%), with 11.3% Hispanic.

Population

3,493
Total Population
1,764
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Ainaloa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only78.4%
0% below US avg
Spanish21.6%
61% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ainaloa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ainaloa is $51,757, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Ainaloa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,757
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,888
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
IRS Avg AGI$68,663

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above US avg
Establishments (County)7,367
County GDP$12,193M

Business (County)

Restaurants490
Healthcare503
Retail624
Manufacturing110

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,582
31% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.06%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.1 min
Work from Home11.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Ainaloa is $222,300, 21% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,364 (17% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$222,300
21% below US avg
Median List Price$349,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$349,000
$/Sq Ft$333
Homes Sold7
Sale-to-List Ratio98.2%
Price Drops23.3%
Inventory43

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,364
17% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,786
1 Bedroom$1,859
2 Bedrooms$2,433
3 Bedrooms$3,157
4 Bedrooms$3,779

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,582
31% above US avg
Effective Rate2.06%
In Ainaloa, 32.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.3% report depression. 26.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ainaloa vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.7%
2% above US avg
Diabetes11.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure28.2%
Asthma12.4%
COPD7.7%
Stroke4.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity26.1%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress20.4%
Physical Distress16.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.2%
Checkup Rate70.6%
Premature Death7,851/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access76.7%
Healthcare Facilities503

Crime Rates: Ainaloa vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Ainaloa has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 229.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall229.1 inches
503% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation736 ft (224 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density1,764/sq mi
Coordinates19.5215°N, 154.9944°W
County FIPS15001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 28.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 34.7%
D 63%

Winner: Democrat by 28.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.6%
63% below US avg
High School+89.1%
School Test Score4.88
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density1,764/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities503
Restaurants490
Retail Stores624

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.1 min
Work from Home11.4%

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