Hawaii · Metropolitan Area
Kapalua is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 392. Residents earn $152,292 per year, which is 103% above the national average.
Based on current data, Kapalua receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Kapalua offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kapalua is $152,292, which is significantly higher than the national average — 103% above $75,149. This places Kapalua among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Kapalua is $1,392,900, making it a premium housing market at 394% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Kapalua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 90.1% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.9% |
| 26% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $152,292 |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $115,745 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,189 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,779 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,892 |
| Restaurants | 571 |
| Healthcare | 490 |
| Retail | 762 |
| Manufacturing | 136 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,960 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.21% |
| Commute Time | 14.5 min |
| Work from Home | 29.7% |
| Census Median | $1,392,900 |
| 394% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $5,950,000 |
| Median List Price | $5,950,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $1,485 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.7% |
| Price Drops | 4.7% |
| Inventory | 64 |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,960 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.21% |
| Obesity | 27.0% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.9% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.2% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,323/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 490 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.8 inches |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 405 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.9941°N, 156.6431°W |
| County FIPS | 15009 |
Winner: Democrat by 25.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.5% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 490 |
| Restaurants | 571 |
| Retail Stores | 762 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 14.5 min |
| Work from Home | 29.7% |