Hawaii · Metropolitan Area
Launiupoko is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 669. Residents earn $148,333 per year, which is 97% above the national average.
Based on current data, Launiupoko receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Launiupoko offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Launiupoko is $148,333, which is significantly higher than the national average — 97% above $75,149. This places Launiupoko among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Launiupoko is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 13.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Launiupoko has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 94.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $148,333 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $79,925 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,189 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,779 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,892 |
| Restaurants | 571 |
| Healthcare | 490 |
| Retail | 762 |
| Manufacturing | 136 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,960 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.15% |
| Commute Time | 22.0 min |
| Work from Home | 31.4% |
| Census Median | $2,000,001 |
| 609% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $3,750,000 |
| Median List Price | $3,750,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $2,002 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.1% |
| Price Drops | 15.8% |
| Inventory | 19 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,960 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.15% |
| Obesity | 27.9% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.7% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.7% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,323/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 490 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.3 inches |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8544°N, 156.6425°W |
| County FIPS | 15009 |
Winner: Democrat by 25.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.5% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 126/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 490 |
| Restaurants | 571 |
| Retail Stores | 762 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 22.0 min |
| Work from Home | 31.4% |