At a Glance
Median Income
$65,000
$41,141 per capita
Home Value
$578,800
Zillow: $779,795
Median Rent
$850/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
14.6% smoking rate
How Honalo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Honalo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Honalo 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
Honalo residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,141. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% 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 Honalo is $578,800 , 105% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $779,795. Median rent is $850/month, with 22.5% 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 1976.
Education
18.6% of adults in Honalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Honalo has an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C).
Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population1,057
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$41,141
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
D
Home Value$578,800
Rent$850
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$779,795
Housing Units386
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp78°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation3,136 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Honalo was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.4% 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.