Captain Cook, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Hawaii County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,751 Population 292/sq mi density
$124,551 Median Income $43,194 per capita
$642,500 Home Value $686,077 Zillow
$1,818 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
78°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$124,551 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$642,500 home value, $1,818/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Captain Cook, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$124,551
66% above
$43,194 per capita
Home Value
$642,500
128% above
Zillow: $686,077
Median Rent
$1,818/mo
56% above
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
21% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
21% below
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
78°F

How Captain Cook Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Captain Cook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
166%
Home Value
228%
Rent
156%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Captain Cook a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Captain Cook residents earn a median household income of $124,551 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,194. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% 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 Captain Cook is $642,500 , 128% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $686,077. Median rent is $1,818/month, with 19.8% 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 1979.

Education

26.6% of adults in Captain Cook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Captain Cook has an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population3,751
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density292/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$124,551
Per Capita$43,194
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113

Housing

B+
Home Value$642,500
Rent$1,818
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$686,077
Housing Units1,184
Rent Burden19.8%

Health

Obesity25.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,851/100K

Climate

Avg Temp78°F
Rain24.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation2,417 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Captain Cook was built in 1979.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% 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.