At a Glance
Median Income
$188,750
$208,103 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $1,011,805
Bachelor's Degree+
51.8%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
11.0% smoking rate
How Makena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Makena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Makena a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Makena residents earn a median household income of $188,750 , which is 151% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $208,103. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Makena is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,011,805. The cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
51.8% of adults in Makena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Makena has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
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 21.
Data Overview
People
Population118
Median Age62.6 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$188,750
Per Capita$208,103
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent
Ownership98.3%
Zillow$1,011,805
Housing Units140
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,323/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation241 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.8%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+28.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Makena was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% 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.