Honalo, HI

Hawaii

Honalo is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 1,057. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,057 Population 39/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $41,141 per capita
$578,800 Home Value
$850 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 1.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$578,800 home value, $850/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $578,800
105% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.6%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.4%
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.0%
68% lower than US avg

How Honalo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,057
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 23%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$41,141
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$12,193M
Commute26 min

Housing

D
Home Value$578,800
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI24 (Good)
Rain14.3 in/yr
Elevation3,136 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+89.4%
School Score4.88

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute26 min
Libraries12

Is Honalo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Honalo receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Honalo has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Honalo is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Honalo is $578,800, making it a premium housing market at 105% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Honalo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Honalo has a population of 1,057 with a density of 39 people per square mile. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (22.6%), with 5.7% Hispanic.

Population

1,057
Total Population
39
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
27.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Honalo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.2%
11% above US avg
Spanish12.8%
4% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Honalo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Honalo is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Honalo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,000
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,141
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
IRS Avg AGI$68,663

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.0%
68% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,367
County GDP$12,193M

Business (County)

Restaurants490
Healthcare503
Retail624
Manufacturing110

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,582
31% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Work from Home8.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Honalo is $578,800, 105% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$578,800
105% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,786
1 Bedroom$1,859
2 Bedrooms$2,433
3 Bedrooms$3,157
4 Bedrooms$3,779

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,582
31% above US avg
Effective Rate0.79%
In Honalo, 27.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.4% report depression. 19.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Honalo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.4%
15% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure23.8%
Asthma11.5%
COPD5.5%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.1%
Physical Inactivity19.7%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.0%
Checkup Rate70.7%
Premature Death7,851/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access76.7%
Healthcare Facilities503

Crime Rates: Honalo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Honalo has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. Annual precipitation is 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall14.3 inches
62% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,136 ft (956 m)
Area27.2 sq mi (70.4 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates19.5810°N, 155.8984°W
County FIPS15001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 28.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 34.7%
D 63%

Winner: Democrat by 28.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.6%
45% below US avg
High School+89.4%
School Test Score4.88
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density39/sq mi
Total Area27.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities503
Restaurants490
Retail Stores624

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Work from Home8.1%

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