At a Glance
Median Income
$79,405
$39,373 per capita
Home Value
$547,400
Zillow: $700,241
Median Rent
$1,092/mo
14.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.9%
12.7% smoking rate
How Lanai City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lanai City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lanai City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lanai City residents earn a median household income of $79,405 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,373. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% 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 Lanai City is $547,400 , 94% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $700,241. Median rent is $1,092/month, with 14.0% 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 1979.
Education
25.0% of adults in Lanai City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lanai City has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population3,283
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density485/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born25.9%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,405
Per Capita$39,373
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
C+
Home Value$547,400
Rent$1,092
Ownership48.8%
Zillow$700,241
Housing Units1,519
Rent Burden14.0%
Health
Obesity22.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,323/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain27.4 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation1,799 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute15 min
Broadband77.5%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Lanai City was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
25.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 571 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.