At a Glance
Median Income
$73,214
$27,131 per capita
Home Value
$769,100
Zillow: $1,095,464
Median Rent
$1,366/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
11.6% smoking rate
How Kahuku Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kahuku's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kahuku a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kahuku residents earn a median household income of $73,214 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,131. The unemployment rate stands at 13.2% (267% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% 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 Kahuku is $769,100 , 173% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,095,464. Median rent is $1,366/month, with 33.5% 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 1980.
Education
29.0% of adults in Kahuku hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kahuku has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population2,425
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density2,526/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,214
Per Capita$27,131
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
F
Home Value$769,100
Rent$1,366
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$1,095,464
Housing Units626
Rent Burden33.5%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain32.6 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation23 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Kahuku was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
11.2% 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.