At a Glance
Median Income
$96,116
$42,566 per capita
Home Value
$819,600
Zillow: $1,113,616
Median Rent
$1,699/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.0%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
13.5% smoking rate
How Makawao Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Makawao's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Makawao a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Makawao residents earn a median household income of $96,116 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,566. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% 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 Makawao is $819,600 , 191% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,113,616. Median rent is $1,699/month, with 25.8% 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
30.0% of adults in Makawao hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Makawao 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 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population7,263
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density2,046/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,116
Per Capita$42,566
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty7.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
D
Home Value$819,600
Rent$1,699
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$1,113,616
Housing Units2,766
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,323/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain16.2 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation1,627 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Makawao was built in 1982.
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.
11.9% 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.