At a Glance
Median Income
$66,071
$29,840 per capita
Home Value
$583,300
Zillow: $658,387
Median Rent
$1,272/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
36.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
16.7% smoking rate
How Laupahoehoe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laupahoehoe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laupahoehoe a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laupahoehoe residents earn a median household income of $66,071 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,840. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,367 business establishments, including 490 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laupahoehoe is $583,300 , 107% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $658,387. Median rent is $1,272/month, with 51.0% 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 1970.
Education
26.3% of adults in Laupahoehoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laupahoehoe has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 148.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population995
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born16.2%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$66,071
Per Capita$29,840
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty36.4%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
D
Home Value$583,300
Rent$1,272
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$658,387
Housing Units458
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain148.2 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation968 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute44 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Laupahoehoe was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Hilo International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
16.2% of residents are foreign-born.
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.