Hawaii · Metropolitan Area
Kaanapali is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 1,216. Residents earn $134,375 per year, which is 79% above the national average.
Based on current data, Kaanapali receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Kaanapali offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kaanapali is $134,375, which is significantly higher than the national average — 79% above $75,149. This places Kaanapali among higher-income communities. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Kaanapali is $1,767,400, making it a premium housing market at 527% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 13.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Kaanapali has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 93.9% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.1% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $134,375 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $98,796 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,189 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,779 |
| Unemployment | 8.3% |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,892 |
| Restaurants | 571 |
| Healthcare | 490 |
| Retail | 762 |
| Manufacturing | 136 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,960 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.17% |
| Commute Time | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 36.7% |
| Census Median | $1,767,400 |
| 527% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,350,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,350,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $1,258 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.4% |
| Price Drops | 21.3% |
| Inventory | 155 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,960 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.17% |
| Obesity | 28.1% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.1% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.4% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,323/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 490 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.3 inches |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 175 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.9305°N, 156.6864°W |
| County FIPS | 15009 |
Winner: Democrat by 25.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 490 |
| Restaurants | 571 |
| Retail Stores | 762 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 36.7% |