At a Glance
Median Income
$23,177
$27,588 per capita
Home Value
$237,300
Zillow: $286,530
Median Rent
$1,295/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
20.3%
36.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
20.1% smoking rate
How Leilani Estates Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Leilani Estates's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Leilani Estates a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Leilani Estates residents earn a median household income of $23,177 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,588. The unemployment rate stands at 20.3% (464% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.1% 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 Leilani Estates is $237,300 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,530. Median rent is $1,295/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 1997.
Education
28.4% of adults in Leilani Estates hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Leilani Estates has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population1,415
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density350/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
F
Median Income$23,177
Per Capita$27,588
Unemployment20.3%
Poverty36.1%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
F
Home Value$237,300
Rent$1,295
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$286,530
Housing Units857
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain81.5 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation753 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Leilani Estates was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Hilo International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
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.