At a Glance
Median Income
$90,625
$45,255 per capita
Home Value
$562,500
Zillow: $586,936
Median Rent
$1,482/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.5%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.0%
14.0% smoking rate
How Paukaa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paukaa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paukaa a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paukaa residents earn a median household income of $90,625 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,255. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 Paukaa is $562,500 , 100% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $586,936. Median rent is $1,482/month, with 34.6% 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 1958.
Education
42.5% of adults in Paukaa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paukaa has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
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 21.
Data Overview
People
Population528
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density1,600/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,625
Per Capita$45,255
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
B
Home Value$562,500
Rent$1,482
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$586,936
Housing Units268
Rent Burden34.6%
Health
Obesity25.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain120.4 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation187 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.5%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Paukaa was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Hilo International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
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.