At a Glance
Median Income
$55,903
$19,383 per capita
Home Value
$312,500
Zillow: $288,967
Median Rent
$819/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
29.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
20.8% smoking rate
How Pahoa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pahoa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pahoa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pahoa residents earn a median household income of $55,903 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,383. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.2% 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 Pahoa is $312,500 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,967. Median rent is $819/month, with 51.0% 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 1975.
Education
23.9% of adults in Pahoa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pahoa has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population1,430
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density656/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born32.2%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$55,903
Per Capita$19,383
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty29.2%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
B+
Home Value$312,500
Rent$819
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$288,967
Housing Units474
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain81.5 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation635 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Pahoa was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Hilo International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
32.2% 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.