Kalihiwai, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kauai County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
232 Population 88/sq mi density
$103,333 Median Income $61,793 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $1,422,612 Zillow
$2,450 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$103,333 median income, 8.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $2,450/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Kalihiwai, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,333
38% above
$61,793 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $1,422,612
Median Rent
$2,450/mo
111% above
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.9%
1% above
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
9% below
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Kalihiwai Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
138%
Home Value
709%
Rent
211%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
101%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kalihiwai a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kalihiwai residents earn a median household income of $103,333 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,793. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,468 business establishments, including 291 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kalihiwai is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,422,612. Median rent is $2,450/month, with 25.3% 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 1991.

Education

33.9% of adults in Kalihiwai hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kalihiwai has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population232
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$103,333
Per Capita$61,793
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$5,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149

Housing

F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,450
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$1,422,612
Housing Units167
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity29.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,801/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain75.2 in/yr
Elevation221 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.9%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute33 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Kalihiwai was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (116 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 291 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.