Omao, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kauai County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,429 Population 1,125/sq mi density
$87,308 Median Income $40,588 per capita
$946,400 Home Value $1,067,352 Zillow
$1,830 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$87,308 median income, 9.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$946,400 home value, $1,830/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Omao, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,308
16% above
$40,588 per capita
Home Value
$946,400
236% above
Zillow: $1,067,352
Median Rent
$1,830/mo
57% above
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
12% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
167% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
21% below
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F

How Omao Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Omao's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
116%
Home Value
336%
Rent
157%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
267%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Omao a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Omao residents earn a median household income of $87,308 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,588. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,468 business establishments, including 291 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Omao is $946,400 , 236% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,067,352. Median rent is $1,830/month, with 36.4% 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 1984.

Education

29.5% of adults in Omao hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Omao has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,429
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density1,125/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born15.0%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$87,308
Per Capita$40,588
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149

Housing

F
Home Value$946,400
Rent$1,830
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$1,067,352
Housing Units535
Rent Burden36.4%

Health

Obesity25.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,801/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation588 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute23 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Omao was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (109 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
15.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 291 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.