At a Glance
Median Income
$128,661
$46,807 per capita
Home Value
$1,162,000
Zillow: $1,070,545
Median Rent
$2,368/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.7%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
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)
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.