Hanapepe, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kauai County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,288 Population 2,460/sq mi density
$90,319 Median Income $36,757 per capita
$736,000 Home Value $786,234 Zillow
$2,021 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$90,319 median income, 8.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$736,000 home value, $2,021/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hanapepe, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,319
20% above
$36,757 per capita
Home Value
$736,000
161% above
Zillow: $786,234
Median Rent
$2,021/mo
74% above
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
21% below
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F

How Hanapepe Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hanapepe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
120%
Home Value
261%
Rent
174%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
236%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hanapepe a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hanapepe residents earn a median household income of $90,319 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,757. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% 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 Hanapepe is $736,000 , 161% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $786,234. Median rent is $2,021/month, with 30.2% 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 1991.

Education

19.5% of adults in Hanapepe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hanapepe has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,288
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density2,460/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born17.0%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$90,319
Per Capita$36,757
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$5,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149

Housing

C
Home Value$736,000
Rent$2,021
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$786,234
Housing Units812
Rent Burden30.2%

Health

Obesity25.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,801/100K

Climate

Avg Temp76°F
Rain23.4 in/yr
Elevation30 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Hanapepe was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (115 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
17.0% 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.