Hawaiian Beaches, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Hawaii County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,503 Population 296/sq mi density
$42,154 Median Income $22,826 per capita
$247,500 Home Value $286,530 Zillow
$1,639 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$42,154 median income, 6.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$247,500 home value, $1,639/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hawaiian Beaches, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,154
44% below
$22,826 per capita
Home Value
$247,500
12% below
Zillow: $286,530
Median Rent
$1,639/mo
41% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
20.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
23.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How Hawaiian Beaches Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
88%
Rent
141%
Poverty
162%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hawaiian Beaches a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hawaiian Beaches residents earn a median household income of $42,154 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,826. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,367 business establishments, including 490 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hawaiian Beaches is $247,500 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,530. Median rent is $1,639/month, with 51.0% 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 1993.

Education

17.1% of adults in Hawaiian Beaches hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hawaiian Beaches has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 151.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population4,503
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density296/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born12.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,154
Per Capita$22,826
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty20.1%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113

Housing

B
Home Value$247,500
Rent$1,639
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$286,530
Housing Units1,982
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death7,851/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain151.2 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation287 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute40 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Hawaiian Beaches was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Hilo International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
12.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 490 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.