Hawaii
Naalehu is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 837. Residents earn $70,469 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Naalehu receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Naalehu offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Naalehu is $70,469, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Naalehu is $215,600, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,551 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Naalehu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 63.6% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| 172% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,469 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,495 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,113 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,663 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% 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 | 2.13% |
| Commute Time | 43.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $215,600 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $398,200 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,551 |
| 33% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,582 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.13% |
| Obesity | 24.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| 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 | 75.0°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.2 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 789 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.0698°N, 155.5751°W |
| County FIPS | 15001 |
Winner: Democrat by 28.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.7% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 386/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 503 |
| Restaurants | 490 |
| Retail Stores | 624 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 43.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |