Hawaii
Puako is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 302. Residents earn $116,250 per year, which is 55% above the national average.
Based on current data, Puako receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Puako offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Puako is $116,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 55% above $75,149. This places Puako among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Puako is $1,781,300, making it a premium housing market at 532% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,964 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 15.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Puako is a highly educated community — 60.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Puako experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 86.7% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.3% |
| 1% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $116,250 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $120,150 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,113 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,663 |
| Unemployment | 6.6% |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% 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 | 0.26% |
| Commute Time | 35.2 min |
| Work from Home | 18.2% |
| Census Median | $1,781,300 |
| 532% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $2,186,455 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,964 |
| 69% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,582 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.26% |
| Obesity | 24.4% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 21.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 25.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.5% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.2% |
| 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 | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 14.3 inches |
| 62% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.9591°N, 155.8491°W |
| County FIPS | 15001 |
Winner: Democrat by 28.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.8% |
| 80% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 503 |
| Restaurants | 490 |
| Retail Stores | 624 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 35.2 min |
| Work from Home | 18.2% |