Kaunakakai, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kalawao County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,721 Population 290/sq mi density
$76,944 Median Income $30,048 per capita
$335,200 Home Value $396,158 Zillow
$905 Median Rent 34.9% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$76,944 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$335,200 home value, $905/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Kaunakakai, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,944
2% above
$30,048 per capita
Home Value
$335,200
19% above
Zillow: $396,158
Median Rent
$905/mo
22% below
34.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F

How Kaunakakai Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
102%
Home Value
119%
Rent
78%
Poverty
158%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kaunakakai a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kaunakakai residents earn a median household income of $76,944 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,048. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% 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 Kaunakakai is $335,200 , 19% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,158. Median rent is $905/month, with 34.9% 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 1976.

Education

16.8% of adults in Kaunakakai hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kaunakakai has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,721
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density290/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,944
Per Capita$30,048
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty19.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189

Housing

A
Home Value$335,200
Rent$905
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$396,158
Housing Units1,414
Rent Burden34.9%

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death6,323/100K

Climate

Avg Temp76°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
Elevation351 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute13 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Kaunakakai was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.274 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 571 restaurants in the area.