Hawaii
Hanalei is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 239. Residents earn $114,375 per year, which is 52% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hanalei receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Hanalei offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hanalei is $114,375, which is significantly higher than the national average — 52% above $75,149. This places Hanalei among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Hanalei is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,500 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 17.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Hanalei is a highly educated community — 64.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 86.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Hanalei 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 75.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 88.3% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.7% |
| 13% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $114,375 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,333 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,149 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,299 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,468 |
| County GDP | $5,552M |
| Restaurants | 291 |
| Healthcare | 213 |
| Retail | 350 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,172 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.21% |
| Commute Time | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 35.2% |
| Census Median | $2,000,001 |
| 609% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $3,391,175 |
| $/Sq Ft | $1,360 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.5% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,500 |
| 115% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 40.0% |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,172 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.21% |
| Obesity | 25.3% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.9% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,801/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 213 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 75.2 inches |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.2038°N, 159.4977°W |
| County FIPS | 15007 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 64.8% |
| 92% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 213 |
| Restaurants | 291 |
| Retail Stores | 350 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 35.2% |