At a Glance
Median Income
$79,332
$42,124 per capita
Home Value
$574,600
Zillow: $787,325
Median Rent
$1,052/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
14.2% smoking rate
How Kealakekua Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kealakekua's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kealakekua a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kealakekua residents earn a median household income of $79,332 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,124. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Kealakekua is $574,600 , 104% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $787,325. Median rent is $1,052/month, with 22.4% 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
27.6% of adults in Kealakekua hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kealakekua has an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C).
Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population1,989
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density199/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born25.2%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,332
Per Capita$42,124
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
C+
Home Value$574,600
Rent$1,052
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$787,325
Housing Units846
Rent Burden22.4%
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp78°F
Rain24.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation2,011 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband71.1%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Kealakekua was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
25.2% 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.