At a Glance
Median Income
$64,286
$37,627 per capita
Home Value
$431,700
Zillow: $398,200
Median Rent
$1,579/mo
41.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
16.7% smoking rate
How Discovery Harbour Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Discovery Harbour's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Discovery Harbour a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Discovery Harbour residents earn a median household income of $64,286 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,627. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% 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 Discovery Harbour is $431,700 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $398,200. Median rent is $1,579/month, with 41.4% 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 2001.
Education
29.3% of adults in Discovery Harbour hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Discovery Harbour has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population1,198
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density337/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born10.5%
Veterans15.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,286
Per Capita$37,627
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
C+
Home Value$431,700
Rent$1,579
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$398,200
Housing Units714
Rent Burden41.4%
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation1,040 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute53 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Discovery Harbour was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
10.5% of residents are foreign-born.
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.