At a Glance
Median Income
$104,826
$37,611 per capita
Home Value
$853,700
Zillow: $1,067,352
Median Rent
$1,917/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
11.7% smoking rate
How Lawai Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lawai's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lawai a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawai residents earn a median household income of $104,826 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,611. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,468 business establishments, including 291 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawai is $853,700 , 203% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,067,352. Median rent is $1,917/month, with 30.7% 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 1979.
Education
35.5% of adults in Lawai hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawai has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,775
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density684/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$104,826
Per Capita$37,611
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$5,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
C
Home Value$853,700
Rent$1,917
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$1,067,352
Housing Units988
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity24.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,801/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation542 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lawai was built in 1979.
21.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (110 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 291 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.