At a Glance
Median Income
$99,520
$43,731 per capita
Home Value
$1,019,400
Zillow: $1,298,627
Median Rent
$2,341/mo
38.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Haiku-Pauwela Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Haiku-Pauwela's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Haiku-Pauwela a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Haiku-Pauwela residents earn a median household income of $99,520 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,731. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,892 business establishments, including 571 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Haiku-Pauwela is $1,019,400 , 262% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,298,627. Median rent is $2,341/month, with 38.5% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Haiku-Pauwela reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,045/100K.
Education
31.4% of adults in Haiku-Pauwela hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Haiku-Pauwela has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population9,290
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density589/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,520
Per Capita$43,731
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty5.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
F
Home Value$1,019,400
Rent$2,341
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$1,298,627
Housing Units3,623
Rent Burden38.5%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,323/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.2 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation499 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Haiku-Pauwela was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (87 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 571 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.