At a Glance
Median Income
$88,611
$48,285 per capita
Home Value
$828,700
Zillow: $850,030
Median Rent
$2,030/mo
43.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Punaluu Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Punaluu's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Punaluu 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
Punaluu residents earn a median household income of $88,611 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,285. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,849 business establishments, including 2,617 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Punaluu is $828,700 , 194% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $850,030. Median rent is $2,030/month, with 43.6% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Punaluu reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,045/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Punaluu hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Punaluu has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population855
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density534/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,611
Per Capita$48,285
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
F
Home Value$828,700
Rent$2,030
Ownership51.6%
Zillow$850,030
Housing Units562
Rent Burden43.6%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute37 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Punaluu was built in 1977.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
There are 2,617 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.
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