At a Glance
Median Income
$51,757
$26,888 per capita
Home Value
$222,300
Zillow: $286,530
Median Rent
$1,364/mo
47.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
19.8% smoking rate
How Ainaloa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ainaloa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ainaloa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ainaloa residents earn a median household income of $51,757 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,888. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,367 business establishments, including 490 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ainaloa is $222,300 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,530. Median rent is $1,364/month, with 47.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
12.6% of adults in Ainaloa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ainaloa has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 151.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population3,493
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,764/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,757
Per Capita$26,888
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
A
Home Value$222,300
Rent$1,364
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$286,530
Housing Units1,584
Rent Burden47.1%
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain151.2 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation736 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute35 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Ainaloa was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Hilo International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
29.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 490 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.