Kula, HI

Hawaii · Metropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
6,557 Population
$91,476 Median Income
$1,117,300 Home Value
$2,208 Median Rent
64°F Avg Temperature
49.9 yrs Median Age
35.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
4.7
Economy
1.0
Affordability
3.9
Education

People

Population6,557
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density190/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 55.7%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$91,476
Per Capita Income$46,434
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty Rate7.3%

Housing

1.0/5
Home Value (Census)$1,117,300
Zillow Value$1,329,333
Median Rent$2,208
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,433

Health

Obesity27.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Depression19.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Jan / Jul61° / 67°
Rain23 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 24 (Good)

Education

3.9/5
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+94.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.88
Libraries (County)9

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute27 min
Work From Home13.6%
BroadbandN/A

How Kula Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$91,476
Home Value$1,117,300
Median Rent$2,208
Poverty Rate7.3%
Bachelor's Degree+35.7%
Unemployment2.0%
Avg Temperature63.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population6,557
Population Density190 per sq mi
Median Age49.9 years
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55.7% Hispanic 0.9% Other 43.4%
White55.7%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races43.4%

Language

English Only87.0%
Spanish Speakers13.0%
English 87% Spanish 13%

Social Characteristics

Disability5.4%
Health Insurance93.5%

Income

22% above avg
Median Household Income$91,476
Per Capita Income$46,434
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,189
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$79,779

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.0%
Poverty Rate7.3%
Total Establishments (County)7,892

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation571
Healthcare Facilities490
Retail Stores762
Manufacturing136
Total Establishments7,892

Industry Mix

Restaurants 571 Healthcare 490 Retail 762 Manufacturing 136

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$79,779
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,960

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time26.5 min
Work From Home13.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

296% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$1,117,300
Zillow Home Value Index$1,329,333

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,995,000
Price Per Sq Ft$946
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio99.6%
Price Drops10.3%
Active Inventory39

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied69.1%

Rental Costs

90% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,208

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,786
1 Bedroom$1,859
2 Bedroom$2,433
3 Bedroom$3,157
4 Bedroom$3,779

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,960
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.26%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure25.0%
Asthma11.2%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.8%
Physical Inactivity17.0%
Depression19.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.5%
Regular Checkup70.2%
Premature Death Rate6,323 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.3 / 10
Exercise Access89.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)490
Restaurants (County)571

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)17
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Temperature

61°F Jan 67°F Jul
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Average63.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation23.0 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median24.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation2,377 ft (725 m)
Land Area34.5 sq mi (89.5 km²)
Population Density190 per sq mi
Latitude20.7681°
Longitude-156.3345°
County FIPS15009

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36%
D 61.9%

Democrat +25.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.7%
High School+94.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.88

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density190 per sq mi
Land Area34.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)9

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)17
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

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