Puako, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Hawaii County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
302
Population
94/sq mi density
$116,250
Median Income
$120,150 per capita
$1,781,300
Home Value
$2,193,737 Zillow
$1,964
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
79°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$116,250 median income, 17.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,781,300 home value, $1,964/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$1,781,300
532% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,964/mo
69% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.4%
12% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
283
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$1,781,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$2,193,737
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.4%
Owner-Occupied
26.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,786/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,859/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,433/mo
3 Bedroom
$3,157/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,779/mo
Census median rent:
$1,964/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
73.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $1,781,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,193,737 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,964 |
| FMR Studio | $1,786 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,859 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,433 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $3,157 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,779 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 283 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 31.3% |