At a Glance
Median Income
$85,197
$39,879 per capita
Home Value
$662,500
Zillow: $827,930
Median Rent
$1,898/mo
45.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
13.7% smoking rate
How Hawi Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hawi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hawi 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
Hawi residents earn a median household income of $85,197 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,879. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% 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 Hawi is $662,500 , 135% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $827,930. Median rent is $1,898/month, with 45.4% 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 1981.
Education
31.3% of adults in Hawi hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hawi has an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C).
Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population1,720
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density212/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born12.8%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$85,197
Per Capita$39,879
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
C
Home Value$662,500
Rent$1,898
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$827,930
Housing Units560
Rent Burden45.4%
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp79°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation887 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Hawi was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
12.8% 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.