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Kahaluu, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Honolulu County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,282 Population 1,518/sq mi density
$128,661 Median Income $46,807 per capita
$1,162,000 Home Value $1,070,545 Zillow
$2,368 Median Rent 36.5% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 1,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$128,661 median income, 3.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$1,162,000 home value, $2,368/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Kahaluu, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$128,661
71% above
$46,807 per capita
Home Value
$1,162,000
312% above
Zillow: $1,070,545
Median Rent
$2,368/mo
104% above
36.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
39% below
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.7%
9% above
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
10% below
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Kahaluu Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kahaluu's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
171%
Home Value
412%
Rent
204%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
109%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kahaluu a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kahaluu residents earn a median household income of $128,661 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,807. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% 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 Kahaluu is $1,162,000 , 312% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,070,545. Median rent is $2,368/month, with 36.5% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Kahaluu 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

36.7% of adults in Kahaluu hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kahaluu has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Data Overview

People

Population5,282
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,518/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$128,661
Per Capita$46,807
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

D
Home Value$1,162,000
Rent$2,368
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$1,070,545
Housing Units1,554
Rent Burden36.5%

Crime

F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K

Health

Obesity29.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,042/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain76.2 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation24 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.7%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute34 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in Kahaluu was built in 1975.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% 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.