At a Glance
Median Income
$69,063
$45,804 per capita
Home Value
$433,800
Zillow: $681,591
Median Rent
$1,450/mo
38.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
14.5% smoking rate
How Honomu Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Honomu's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Honomu a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Honomu residents earn a median household income of $69,063 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,804. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Honomu is $433,800 , 54% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $681,591. Median rent is $1,450/month, with 38.0% 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 1959.
Education
39.0% of adults in Honomu hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Honomu has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 216.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population370
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density804/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,063
Per Capita$45,804
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
B
Home Value$433,800
Rent$1,450
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$681,591
Housing Units211
Rent Burden38.0%
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain216.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation254 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute36 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Honomu was built in 1959.
21.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hilo International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.2% 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.