At a Glance
Home Value
$571,400
Zillow: $645,846
Median Rent
$1,078/mo
43.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
19.6%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
14.6% smoking rate
How Kukuihaele Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kukuihaele's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kukuihaele a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kukuihaele is $571,400 , 103% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $645,846. Median rent is $1,078/month, with 43.7% 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 1945.
Education
24.5% of adults in Kukuihaele hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kukuihaele has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 87.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population366
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density214/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$27,471
Unemployment19.6%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
Home Value$571,400
Rent$1,078
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$645,846
Housing Units162
Rent Burden43.7%
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain87.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation533 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute50 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Kukuihaele was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
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.