At a Glance
Median Income
$70,469
$21,495 per capita
Home Value
$215,600
Zillow: $398,200
Median Rent
$1,551/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Naalehu Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Naalehu's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Naalehu a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Naalehu residents earn a median household income of $70,469 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,495. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,367 business establishments, including 490 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Naalehu is $215,600 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $398,200. Median rent is $1,551/month, with 29.4% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Naalehu reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,045/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Naalehu hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Naalehu has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population837
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density386/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,469
Per Capita$21,495
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,600
Rent$1,551
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$398,200
Housing Units338
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K
Health
Obesity24.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation789 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute44 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Naalehu was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 490 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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