Hawaii
Paukaa is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 528. Residents earn $90,625 per year, which is 21% above the national average.
Based on current data, Paukaa receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Paukaa stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Paukaa is $90,625, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Paukaa is $562,500, making it a premium housing market at 100% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,482 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Paukaa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 120.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 86.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.7% |
| 2% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,625 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,255 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,113 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,663 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,367 |
| County GDP | $12,193M |
| Restaurants | 490 |
| Healthcare | 503 |
| Retail | 624 |
| Manufacturing | 110 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,582 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.81% |
| Commute Time | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |
| Census Median | $562,500 |
| 100% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,482 |
| 27% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,582 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.81% |
| Obesity | 25.0% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.6% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,851/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 503 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 120.4 inches |
| 217% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,600/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7644°N, 155.0919°W |
| County FIPS | 15001 |
Winner: Democrat by 28.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 1,600/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 503 |
| Restaurants | 490 |
| Retail Stores | 624 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |