At a Glance
Median Income
$93,750
$91,299 per capita
Home Value
$612,500
Zillow: $1,011,805
Median Rent
$2,163/mo
36.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.6%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
11.7% smoking rate
How Maalaea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maalaea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maalaea a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maalaea residents earn a median household income of $93,750 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $91,299. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9% (286% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,892 business establishments, including 571 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maalaea is $612,500 , 117% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,011,805. Median rent is $2,163/month, with 36.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average).
Education
54.6% of adults in Maalaea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maalaea has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population242
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$93,750
Per Capita$91,299
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty6.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
C+
Home Value$612,500
Rent$2,163
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$1,011,805
Housing Units604
Rent Burden36.9%
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,323/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain15.6 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.6%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+25.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries9
Did You Know?
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 571 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.