At a Glance
Median Income
$134,375
$98,796 per capita
Home Value
$1,767,400
Zillow: $974,328
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
43.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.2%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Kaanapali Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kaanapali's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kaanapali a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kaanapali residents earn a median household income of $134,375 , which is 79% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $98,796. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,892 business establishments, including 571 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kaanapali is $1,767,400 , 527% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $974,328. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 43.0% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Kaanapali 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
44.2% of adults in Kaanapali hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kaanapali has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population1,216
Median Age61.0 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$134,375
Per Capita$98,796
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty4.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
F
Home Value$1,767,400
Rent$3,501
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$974,328
Housing Units1,951
Rent Burden43.0%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,323/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain23.3 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation175 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.2%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+22.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Kaanapali was built in 1980.
36.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (84 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 571 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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