Hawaii · Metropolitan Area
Makaha Valley is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 161. Residents earn $161,000 per year, which is 114% above the national average.
Based on current data, Makaha Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Makaha Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Makaha Valley is $161,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 114% above $75,149. This places Makaha Valley among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 52 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Makaha Valley is $1,636,400, making it a premium housing market at 480% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 10.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Makaha Valley is a highly educated community — 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Makaha Valley has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 78.3% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.7% |
| 62% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $161,000 |
| 114% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $88,065 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,343 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,531 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 31,849 |
| County GDP | $87,066M |
| Restaurants | 2,617 |
| Healthcare | 2,562 |
| Retail | 2,678 |
| Manufacturing | 447 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,790 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.23% |
| Commute Time | 51.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Census Median | $1,636,400 |
| 480% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,790 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.23% |
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,042/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,562 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.8 inches |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 845 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.4844°N, 158.1843°W |
| County FIPS | 15003 |
Winner: Democrat by 21.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.8% |
| 57% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 60.0% |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,562 |
| Restaurants | 2,617 |
| Retail Stores | 2,678 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Avg Commute | 51.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |