Hawaii
Poipu is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 1,418. Residents earn $138,864 per year, which is 85% above the national average.
Based on current data, Poipu receives an overall livability score of 4.0 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. Poipu stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Poipu is $138,864, which is significantly higher than the national average — 85% above $75,149. This places Poipu among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Poipu is $1,115,300, making it a premium housing market at 296% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,554 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Poipu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F. Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 88.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.9% |
| 11% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $138,864 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $91,555 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,149 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,299 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,468 |
| County GDP | $5,552M |
| Restaurants | 291 |
| Healthcare | 213 |
| Retail | 350 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,172 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.37% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |
| Census Median | $1,115,300 |
| 296% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,524,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,524,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $867 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.4% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 60 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,554 |
| 120% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,172 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.37% |
| Obesity | 24.0% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.6% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,801/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 213 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 90 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 547/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.8860°N, 159.4572°W |
| County FIPS | 15007 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.0% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 547/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 213 |
| Restaurants | 291 |
| Retail Stores | 350 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |