Hawaii · Metropolitan Area
Kawela Bay is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 371. Residents earn $76,094 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, Kawela Bay receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Kawela Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kawela Bay is $76,094, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Kawela Bay is $848,400, making it a premium housing market at 201% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,609 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 11.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Kawela Bay is a highly educated community — 52.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Kawela Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 83.2% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.8% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,094 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,688 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,343 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,531 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 31,849 |
| County GDP | $87,066M |
| Restaurants | 2,617 |
| Healthcare | 2,562 |
| Retail | 2,678 |
| Manufacturing | 447 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,790 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.45% |
| Commute Time | 41.1 min |
| Work from Home | 19.1% |
| Census Median | $848,400 |
| 201% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,550,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,550,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $1,861 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,609 |
| 124% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,790 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.45% |
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,042/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,562 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.6 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 640/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.6990°N, 157.9989°W |
| County FIPS | 15003 |
Winner: Democrat by 21.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.7% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 640/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,562 |
| Restaurants | 2,617 |
| Retail Stores | 2,678 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Avg Commute | 41.1 min |
| Work from Home | 19.1% |