Anahola, HI

Hawaii

Anahola is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 3,098. Residents earn $96,207 per year, which is 28% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,098 Population 840/sq mi density
$96,207 Median Income $27,835 per capita
$524,900 Home Value
$1,479 Median Rent
74°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,207 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$524,900 home value, $1,479/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $96,207
28% higher than US avg
Home Value $524,900
86% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.1%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,479
27% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.9%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,098
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density840/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 11%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,207
Per Capita$27,835
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$5,552M
Commute28 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$524,900
Rent$1,479
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.0%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
AQI24 (Good)
Rain61.3 in/yr
Elevation15 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+92.2%
School Score4.88

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute28 min
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Is Anahola a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Anahola receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Anahola offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Anahola is $96,207, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Anahola is $524,900, making it a premium housing market at 86% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,479 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Anahola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Anahola has a population of 3,098 with a density of 840 people per square mile. The median age is 40.2 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (10.8%), with 2.3% Hispanic.

Population

3,098
Total Population
840
People / sq mi
40.2yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
3.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Anahola vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.5%
8% above US avg
Spanish15.5%
16% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Anahola vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Anahola is $96,207, which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Anahola vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,207
28% above US avg
Per Capita Income$27,835
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
IRS Avg AGI$79,299

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,468
County GDP$5,552M

Business (County)

Restaurants291
Healthcare213
Retail350
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,172
19% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.8 min
Work from Home5.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Anahola is $524,900, 86% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,479 (27% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$524,900
86% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,479
27% 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-Occupied90.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,172
19% above US avg
Effective Rate0.79%
In Anahola, 32.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.0% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.9%
2% above US avg
Diabetes12.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma12.8%
COPD6.7%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression20.0%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress15.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Checkup Rate70.2%
Premature Death5,801/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access92.9%
Healthcare Facilities213

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Anahola has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 61.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall61.3 inches
61% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation15 ft (5 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density840/sq mi
Coordinates22.1464°N, 159.3146°W
County FIPS15007
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 19.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.3%
D 58.8%

Winner: Democrat by 19.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.1%
55% below US avg
High School+92.2%
School Test Score4.88
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density840/sq mi
Total Area3.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities213
Restaurants291
Retail Stores350

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.8 min
Work from Home5.2%

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