Pahala, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Hawaii County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,785
Population
2,789/sq mi density
$71,908
Median Income
$22,980 per capita
$216,600
Home Value
$293,544 Zillow
$650
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$71,908 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$216,600 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$216,600
23% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$650/mo
44% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
82.5%
26% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
558
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$216,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$293,544
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
82.5%
Owner-Occupied
17.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,786/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,859/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,433/mo
3 Bedroom
$3,157/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,779/mo
Census median rent:
$650/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
82.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $216,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,544 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $650 |
| FMR Studio | $1,786 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,859 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,433 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $3,157 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,779 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 82.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 558 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |