Hawaii · Metropolitan Area
Kaaawa is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 1,259. Residents earn $132,188 per year, which is 76% above the national average.
Based on current data, Kaaawa receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Kaaawa stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Kaaawa is $132,188, which is significantly higher than the national average — 76% above $75,149. This places Kaaawa among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Kaaawa is $966,500, making it a premium housing market at 243% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,871 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Kaaawa is a highly educated community — 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Kaaawa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 86.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.7% |
| 2% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $132,188 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,775 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,343 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,531 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 31,849 |
| County GDP | $87,066M |
| Restaurants | 2,617 |
| Healthcare | 2,562 |
| Retail | 2,678 |
| Manufacturing | 447 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,790 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.39% |
| Commute Time | 39.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $966,500 |
| 243% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,042,278 |
| Median List Price | $995,000 |
| Median List Price | $995,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $557 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.8% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,871 |
| 61% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,790 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.39% |
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,042/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,562 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.8 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 201 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,574/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.5431°N, 157.8505°W |
| County FIPS | 15003 |
Winner: Democrat by 21.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.8% |
| 63% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,574/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,562 |
| Restaurants | 2,617 |
| Retail Stores | 2,678 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Avg Commute | 39.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |