Naalehu, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Hawaii County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
837 Population 386/sq mi density
$70,469 Median Income $21,495 per capita
$215,600 Home Value $404,221 Zillow
$1,551 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,469 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$215,600 home value, $1,551/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Naalehu, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,469
6% below
$21,495 per capita
Home Value
$215,600
24% below
Zillow: $404,221
Median Rent
$1,551/mo
33% above
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
23% below
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

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)

Income
94%
Home Value
76%
Rent
133%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Naalehu a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 2.5% (31% 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 $404,221. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population837
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density386/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born17.9%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,469
Per Capita$21,495
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113

Housing

A+
Home Value$215,600
Rent$1,551
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$404,221
Housing Units338
Rent Burden29.4%

Health

Obesity24.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,851/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI21 (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.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
17.9% 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.