Papaikou, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Hawaii County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,325
Population
914/sq mi density
$80,972
Median Income
$31,385 per capita
$431,100
Home Value
$591,002 Zillow
$1,489
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$80,972 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$431,100 home value, $1,489/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$431,100
53% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,489/mo
28% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.0%
7% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
420
Median year built: 1959
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$431,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$591,002
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.0%
Owner-Occupied
30.0%
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:
$1,489/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
24% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
70.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $431,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $591,002 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,489 |
| 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 | 70.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 420 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 23.6% |