At a Glance
Median Income
$76,316
$37,257 per capita
Home Value
$873,900
Zillow: $1,278,223
Median Rent
$1,505/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.6%
10.6% smoking rate
How Koloa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Koloa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Koloa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Koloa residents earn a median household income of $76,316 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,257. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% 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 Koloa is $873,900 , 210% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,278,223. Median rent is $1,505/month, with 36.4% 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 1981.
Education
26.0% of adults in Koloa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Koloa has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,327
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,862/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born16.2%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$76,316
Per Capita$37,257
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$5,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
F
Home Value$873,900
Rent$1,505
Ownership48.7%
Zillow$1,278,223
Housing Units727
Rent Burden36.4%
Health
Obesity22.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,801/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation205 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Koloa was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (107 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
16.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 291 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.