Kualapuu, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kalawao County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,357 Population 80/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $23,819 per capita
$258,900 Home Value $401,614 Zillow
$1,500 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$258,900 home value, $1,500/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kualapuu, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,500
30% below
$23,819 per capita
Home Value
$258,900
8% below
Zillow: $401,614
Median Rent
$1,500/mo
29% above
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F

How Kualapuu Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
92%
Rent
129%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kualapuu a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kualapuu residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,819. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% 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 Kualapuu is $258,900 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,614. Median rent is $1,500/month, with 28.7% 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 1973.

Education

20.0% of adults in Kualapuu hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kualapuu 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 21.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,357
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density80/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$23,819
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty17.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189

Housing

B+
Home Value$258,900
Rent$1,500
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$401,614
Housing Units710
Rent Burden28.7%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death6,323/100K

Climate

Avg Temp76°F
Rain21.7 in/yr
Elevation643 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute18 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Kualapuu was built in 1973.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.274 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 571 restaurants in the area.