Hawaii · Metropolitan Area
Olowalu is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 70. Residents earn $108,250 per year, which is 44% above the national average.
Based on current data, Olowalu receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Olowalu offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Olowalu is $108,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Olowalu among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Olowalu is $1,187,500, making it a premium housing market at 321% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 11x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 88.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Olowalu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 57.8% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 42.2% |
| 215% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $108,250 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,506 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,189 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,779 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,892 |
| Restaurants | 571 |
| Healthcare | 490 |
| Retail | 762 |
| Manufacturing | 136 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,960 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.25% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 52.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Census Median | $1,187,500 |
| 321% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $1,187 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,960 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.25% |
| Obesity | 27.5% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.1% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 25.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.3% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,323/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 490 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.3 inches |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 533 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8277°N, 156.6195°W |
| County FIPS | 15009 |
Winner: Democrat by 25.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.8% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 21.0% |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 490 |
| Restaurants | 571 |
| Retail Stores | 762 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 52.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |