At a Glance
Median Income
$86,382
$39,982 per capita
Home Value
$1,011,000
Zillow: $1,786,448
Median Rent
$1,453/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
14.4% smoking rate
How Kilauea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kilauea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kilauea a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kilauea residents earn a median household income of $86,382 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,982. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,468 business establishments, including 291 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kilauea is $1,011,000 , 259% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,786,448. Median rent is $1,453/month, with 32.7% 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 1986.
Education
30.6% of adults in Kilauea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kilauea has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,104
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density625/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,382
Per Capita$39,982
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$5,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
F
Home Value$1,011,000
Rent$1,453
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$1,786,448
Housing Units1,148
Rent Burden32.7%
Health
Obesity26.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,801/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain61.3 in/yr
Elevation300 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute20 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Kilauea was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (113 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 291 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.