At a Glance
Median Income
$98,771
$43,690 per capita
Home Value
$1,331,800
Zillow: $1,648,960
Median Rent
$1,991/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
13.0% smoking rate
How Pupukea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pupukea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pupukea a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pupukea residents earn a median household income of $98,771 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,690. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% 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 Pupukea is $1,331,800 , 372% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,648,960. Median rent is $1,991/month, with 30.7% 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 1976.
Education
30.6% of adults in Pupukea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pupukea has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population4,853
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,411/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$98,771
Per Capita$43,690
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
F
Home Value$1,331,800
Rent$1,991
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$1,648,960
Housing Units1,777
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation278 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute37 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Pupukea was built in 1976.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
There are 2,617 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.