At a Glance
Median Income
$52,276
$27,489 per capita
Home Value
$415,600
Zillow: $537,506
Median Rent
$805/mo
21.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
21.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
13.7% smoking rate
How Pepeekeo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pepeekeo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pepeekeo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pepeekeo residents earn a median household income of $52,276 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,489. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.9% 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 Pepeekeo is $415,600 , 47% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $537,506. Median rent is $805/month, with 21.4% 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 1976.
Education
27.3% of adults in Pepeekeo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pepeekeo 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 154.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population1,505
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,368/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born34.4%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$52,276
Per Capita$27,489
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty21.9%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
C
Home Value$415,600
Rent$805
Ownership50.9%
Zillow$537,506
Housing Units601
Rent Burden21.4%
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain154.8 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation540 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute47 min
Broadband73.2%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Pepeekeo was built in 1976.
12.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Hilo International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
34.4% 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.