At a Glance
Median Income
$120,735
$45,053 per capita
Home Value
$881,100
Zillow: $1,313,553
Median Rent
$2,446/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
14.0% smoking rate
How Paia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paia residents earn a median household income of $120,735 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,053. The unemployment rate stands at 11.3% (214% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,892 business establishments, including 571 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paia is $881,100 , 213% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,313,553. Median rent is $2,446/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 1981.
Education
34.0% of adults in Paia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paia has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population2,629
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.9%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$120,735
Per Capita$45,053
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty6.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
C+
Home Value$881,100
Rent$2,446
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$1,313,553
Housing Units1,023
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,323/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain16.2 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation205 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute33 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Paia was built in 1981.
25.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (87 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 571 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.