At a Glance
Median Income
$74,583
$31,103 per capita
Home Value
$577,600
Zillow: $610,763
Median Rent
$1,497/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
13.0% smoking rate
How Kapaau Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kapaau's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kapaau 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
Kapaau residents earn a median household income of $74,583 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,103. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,367 business establishments, including 490 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kapaau is $577,600 , 105% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $610,763. Median rent is $1,497/month, with 33.7% 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 1982.
Education
14.3% of adults in Kapaau hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kapaau has an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C).
Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 71.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population2,029
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density328/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born14.3%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,583
Per Capita$31,103
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
C
Home Value$577,600
Rent$1,497
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$610,763
Housing Units738
Rent Burden33.7%
Health
Obesity25.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp79°F
Rain71.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation387 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Kapaau was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
14.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 490 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.