At a Glance
Median Income
$114,375
$47,333 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $3,278,835
Median Rent
$2,500/mo
40.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
64.8%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
16.9%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
12.0% smoking rate
How Hanalei Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hanalei's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hanalei a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hanalei residents earn a median household income of $114,375 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,333. The unemployment rate stands at 16.9% (369% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,468 business establishments, including 291 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hanalei is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,278,835. Median rent is $2,500/month, with 40.0% 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 1978.
Education
64.8% of adults in Hanalei hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hanalei has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population239
Median Age65.3 yrs
Density351/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$114,375
Per Capita$47,333
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$5,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,500
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$3,278,835
Housing Units404
Rent Burden40.0%
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,801/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain75.2 in/yr
Elevation9 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.8%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Hanalei was built in 1978.
35.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (118 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 291 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.