Hawaii · Metropolitan Area
Maalaea is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 242. Residents earn $93,750 per year, which is 25% above the national average.
Based on current data, Maalaea receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Maalaea stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Maalaea is $93,750, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Maalaea is $612,500, making it a premium housing market at 117% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,163 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Maalaea is a highly educated community — 54.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Maalaea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F. Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 94.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
| 62% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $93,750 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $91,299 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,189 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,779 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% 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 | 0.48% |
| Commute Time | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 19.1% |
| Census Median | $612,500 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $628,000 |
| Median List Price | $628,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $733 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 89.5% |
| Price Drops | 9.5% |
| Inventory | 21 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,163 |
| 86% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,960 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.48% |
| Obesity | 27.6% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.0% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.9% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| 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 | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 16.2 inches |
| 57% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8022°N, 156.4887°W |
| County FIPS | 15009 |
Winner: Democrat by 25.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.6% |
| 62% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 490 |
| Restaurants | 571 |
| Retail Stores | 762 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 19.1% |