At a Glance
Median Income
$132,188
$54,775 per capita
Home Value
$966,500
Zillow: $1,042,278
Median Rent
$1,871/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.8%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Kaaawa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kaaawa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kaaawa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kaaawa residents earn a median household income of $132,188 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,775. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,849 business establishments, including 2,617 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kaaawa is $966,500 , 243% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,042,278. Median rent is $1,871/month, with 33.8% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Kaaawa reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,045/100K.
Education
54.8% of adults in Kaaawa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kaaawa has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population1,259
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,574/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,188
Per Capita$54,775
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
C+
Home Value$966,500
Rent$1,871
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$1,042,278
Housing Units584
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation201 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.8%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute39 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Kaaawa was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
There are 2,617 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.