Hawaii
Mauna Loa Estates is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 931. Residents earn $41,509 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mauna Loa Estates receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Mauna Loa Estates offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mauna Loa Estates is $41,509, 45% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mauna Loa Estates is $291,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Mauna Loa Estates is a highly educated community — 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Mauna Loa Estates enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 96.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 93.6% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.4% |
| 52% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,509 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,438 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,113 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,663 |
| Unemployment | 9.4% |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,367 |
| County GDP | $12,193M |
| Restaurants | 490 |
| Healthcare | 503 |
| Retail | 624 |
| Manufacturing | 110 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,582 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.57% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $291,600 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $379,392 |
| Median List Price | $379,392 |
| $/Sq Ft | $199 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $958 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,582 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.57% |
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,851/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 503 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 96.2 inches |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,625 ft (1,105 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 506/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4274°N, 155.2213°W |
| County FIPS | 15001 |
Winner: Democrat by 28.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.4% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 506/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 503 |
| Restaurants | 490 |
| Retail Stores | 624 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |