At a Glance
Median Income
$89,440
$40,931 per capita
Home Value
$821,500
Zillow: $947,141
Median Rent
$1,997/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.1%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Kapaa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kapaa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kapaa 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
Kapaa residents earn a median household income of $89,440 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,931. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% 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 Kapaa is $821,500 , 191% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $947,141. Median rent is $1,997/month, with 30.3% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Kapaa 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
33.0% of adults in Kapaa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kapaa 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 61.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population10,886
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density1,085/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,440
Per Capita$40,931
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$5,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
F
Home Value$821,500
Rent$1,997
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$947,141
Housing Units4,218
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K
Health
Obesity24.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,801/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain61.3 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation197 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Kapaa was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (106 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 291 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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