Ualapue, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kalawao County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
490 Population 155/sq mi density
$62,750 Median Income $38,192 per capita
$291,700 Home Value $401,614 Zillow
$1,806 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,750 median income, 4.3% 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

Ualapue, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,750
16% below
$38,192 per capita
Home Value
$291,700
3% above
Zillow: $401,614
Median Rent
$1,806/mo
55% above
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
7% below
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Ualapue Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ualapue's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
103%
Rent
155%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ualapue a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ualapue residents earn a median household income of $62,750 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,192. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,892 business establishments, including 571 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ualapue is $291,700 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,614. Median rent is $1,806/month, with 37.5% 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

31.2% of adults in Ualapue hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ualapue has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population490
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans19.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,750
Per Capita$38,192
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty3.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189

Housing

A
Home Value$291,700
Rent$1,806
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$401,614
Housing Units297
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death6,323/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
Elevation801 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute21 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ualapue was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.274 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 571 restaurants in the area.