Haiku-Pauwela, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Maui County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,290 Population 589/sq mi density
$99,520 Median Income $43,731 per capita
$1,019,400 Home Value $1,298,627 Zillow
$2,341 Median Rent 38.5% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$99,520 median income, 7.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,019,400 home value, $2,341/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Haiku-Pauwela, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$99,520
32% above
$43,731 per capita
Home Value
$1,019,400
262% above
Zillow: $1,298,627
Median Rent
$2,341/mo
101% above
38.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
7% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11% below
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F

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)

Income
132%
Home Value
362%
Rent
201%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Haiku-Pauwela 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

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 7.2% (100% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 77.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population9,290
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density589/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born12.4%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$99,520
Per Capita$43,731
Unemployment7.2%
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%

Health

Obesity28.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,323/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Rain77.4 in/yr
AQI21 (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.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
12.4% 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.