Hawaii · Metropolitan Area
Punaluu is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 855. Residents earn $88,611 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Punaluu receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Punaluu offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Punaluu is $88,611, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Punaluu is $828,700, making it a premium housing market at 194% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,030 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Punaluu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 75.7% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.3% |
| 81% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,611 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,285 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,343 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,531 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 31,849 |
| County GDP | $87,066M |
| Restaurants | 2,617 |
| Healthcare | 2,562 |
| Retail | 2,678 |
| Manufacturing | 447 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,790 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.46% |
| Commute Time | 36.6 min |
| Work from Home | 17.8% |
| Census Median | $828,700 |
| 194% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $2,030 |
| 75% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,790 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.46% |
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,042/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,562 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.8 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 534/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.5819°N, 157.8896°W |
| County FIPS | 15003 |
Winner: Democrat by 21.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 534/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,562 |
| Restaurants | 2,617 |
| Retail Stores | 2,678 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Avg Commute | 36.6 min |
| Work from Home | 17.8% |