At a Glance
Median Income
$138,726
$54,228 per capita
Home Value
$516,700
Zillow: $378,378
Violent Crime
1,821/100K
1,945/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Volcano Golf Course Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Volcano Golf Course's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Volcano Golf Course a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Volcano Golf Course residents earn a median household income of $138,726 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,228. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,367 business establishments, including 490 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Volcano Golf Course is $516,700 , 83% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,378. The cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Volcano Golf Course reports 1,821 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 379% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,945/100K.
Education
52.9% of adults in Volcano Golf Course hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Volcano Golf Course has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 96.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population909
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density977/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$138,726
Per Capita$54,228
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
A+
Home Value$516,700
Rent
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$378,378
Housing Units459
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,821/100K
Property1,945/100K
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain96.2 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation4,016 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Volcano Golf Course was built in 1995.
78.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hilo International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 490 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.