At a Glance
Median Income
$77,420
$47,053 per capita
Home Value
$843,900
Zillow: $876,286
Median Rent
$1,989/mo
39.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.5%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.3%
10.9% smoking rate
How Lihue Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lihue's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lihue 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
Lihue residents earn a median household income of $77,420 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,053. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% 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 Lihue is $843,900 , 199% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $876,286. Median rent is $1,989/month, with 39.9% 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 1982.
Education
40.5% of adults in Lihue hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lihue has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,847
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,052/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.1%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,420
Per Capita$47,053
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$5,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
F
Home Value$843,900
Rent$1,989
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$876,286
Housing Units2,947
Rent Burden39.9%
Health
Obesity22.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,801/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation157 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.5%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute15 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lihue was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (103 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 291 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.