Ualapue, HI

Hawaii · Metropolitan Area

Ualapue is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 490. Residents earn $62,750 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
490 Population 155/sq mi density
$62,750 Median Income $38,192 per capita
$291,700 Home Value
$1,806 Median Rent
74°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,750 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$291,700 home value, $1,806/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,750
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $291,700
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.2%
7% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,806
55% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.9%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

How Ualapue Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population490
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 28%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,750
Per Capita$38,192
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.3%
Commute21 min

Housing

A
Home Value$291,700
Rent$1,806
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.5%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation801 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+98.3%
School Score4.88

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute21 min

Is Ualapue a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ualapue receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ualapue offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ualapue is $62,750, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ualapue is $291,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,806 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ualapue has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Ualapue has a population of 490 with a density of 155 people per square mile. The median age is 50.6 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (28.2%), with 3.3% Hispanic.

Population

490
Total Population
155
People / sq mi
50.6yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Ualapue vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.1%
5% above US avg
Spanish17.9%
34% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ualapue vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ualapue is $62,750, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Ualapue vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,750
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,192

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.2 min
Work from Home13.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Ualapue is $291,700, 3% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,806 (55% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$291,700
3% above US avg
Median List Price$259,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$259,000
$/Sq Ft$298
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio96.7%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,806
55% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,786
1 Bedroom$1,859
2 Bedrooms$2,433
3 Bedrooms$3,157
4 Bedrooms$3,779

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.7%

Property Tax

In Ualapue, 36.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.5% report depression. 22.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ualapue vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.9%
15% above US avg
Diabetes13.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma13.8%
COPD7.7%
Stroke4.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.9%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression19.5%
Mental Distress21.1%
Physical Distress16.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.9%
Checkup Rate69.0%

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access100.0%

Crime Rates: Ualapue vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Ualapue has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density155/sq mi
Coordinates21.0719°N, 156.8350°W
County FIPS15005
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 23.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.1%
D 60.9%

Winner: Democrat by 23.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.2%
7% below US avg
High School+98.3%
School Test Score4.88
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density155/sq mi
Total Area3.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.2 min
Work from Home13.1%

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