At a Glance
Median Income
$152,292
$115,745 per capita
Home Value
$1,392,900
Zillow: $974,328
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.5%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Kapalua Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kapalua's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kapalua a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kapalua residents earn a median household income of $152,292 , which is 103% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $115,745. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,892 business establishments, including 571 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kapalua is $1,392,900 , 394% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $974,328. The cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Kapalua 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
48.5% of adults in Kapalua hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kapalua has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population392
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$152,292
Per Capita$115,745
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
F
Home Value$1,392,900
Rent
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$974,328
Housing Units1,064
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,323/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain27.8 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation405 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.5%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+22.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute15 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Kapalua was built in 1977.
29.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (85 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 571 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.