Hawaii · Metropolitan Area
Makena is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 118. Residents earn $188,750 per year, which is 151% above the national average.
Based on current data, Makena receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Makena offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Makena is $188,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 151% above $75,149. This places Makena among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Makena is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 10.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Makena is a highly educated community — 51.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Makena 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 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $188,750 |
| 151% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $208,103 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,189 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,779 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% 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 | 0.15% |
| Commute Time | 16.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 42.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $2,000,001 |
| 609% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $3,530 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.8% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,960 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.15% |
| Obesity | 27.0% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 25.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.7% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.3% |
| 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 | 75.1°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.7 inches |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 241 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.6240°N, 156.4286°W |
| County FIPS | 15009 |
Winner: Democrat by 25.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.8% |
| 54% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 58.0% |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 490 |
| Restaurants | 571 |
| Retail Stores | 762 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 16.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 42.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |