Hawaiian Ocean View, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Hawaii County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,809 Population 105/sq mi density
$45,917 Median Income $28,657 per capita
$239,200 Home Value $398,200 Zillow
$829 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$45,917 median income, 16.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$239,200 home value, $829/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Hawaiian Ocean View, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,917
39% below
$28,657 per capita
Home Value
$239,200
15% below
Zillow: $398,200
Median Rent
$829/mo
29% below
19.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
16.5%
358% above
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Hawaiian Ocean View Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
85%
Rent
71%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
458%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hawaiian Ocean View 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

Hawaiian Ocean View residents earn a median household income of $45,917 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,657. The unemployment rate stands at 16.5% (358% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% 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 Ocean View is $239,200 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $398,200. Median rent is $829/month, with 19.6% 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 2001.

Education

15.2% of adults in Hawaiian Ocean View hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hawaiian Ocean View has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population3,809
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans15.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,917
Per Capita$28,657
Unemployment16.5%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113

Housing

B+
Home Value$239,200
Rent$829
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$398,200
Housing Units2,471
Rent Burden19.6%

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,851/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain21.3 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation2,385 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute70 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Hawaiian Ocean View was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
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.