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Hanalei, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kauai County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
239 Population 351/sq mi density
$114,375 Median Income $47,333 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $3,391,175 Zillow
$2,500 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 1,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$114,375 median income, 5.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $2,500/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hanalei, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$114,375
52% above
$47,333 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $3,391,175
Median Rent
$2,500/mo
115% above
40.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
39% below
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.8%
92% above
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
21% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
152%
Home Value
709%
Rent
215%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
192%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hanalei 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

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 5.3% (47% 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 $3,391,175. 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.

Safety & Crime

Hanalei 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

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Data Overview

People

Population239
Median Age65.3 yrs
Density351/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$114,375
Per Capita$47,333
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$5,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149

Housing

F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,500
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$3,391,175
Housing Units404
Rent Burden40.0%

Crime

F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K

Health

Obesity25.3%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,801/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain75.2 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
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.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 291 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.