Living in Haena, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Haena · Census data 2020–2024
Haena has 631 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $127,708 (27% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,172,300, the median rent is $3,012/month.
Haena is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Haena at a glance
- Population
- 631
- Median age
- 35.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $127,708State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,172,300State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $3,012/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 57.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Haena a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Haena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Haena the median home value is $1,172,300, 252% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,012 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Haena median household income
The median household income in Haena is $127,708 and the income per person is $45,993. 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Haena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 283
- Owner-occupied
- 57.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.1%
- Vacant
- 39.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 3.69
39.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Haena has many vacation and second homes.
Haena demographics
- Population
- 631
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 36%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 171
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Haena ›
Education in Haena
42.1% of adults 25 and older in Haena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Haena
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Haena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haena | 631 | $127,708 | $1,172,300 | $3,012 |
| Wainiha | 362 | $99,375 | $961,500 | $2,563 |
| Hanalei | 272 | $123,750 | $2,000,001 | $1,375 |
| Princeville | 2,020 | $102,109 | $1,421,000 | $1,711 |
| Kalihiwai | 219 | $127,813 | $2,000,001 | $3,250 |
| Kilauea | 3,146 | $91,984 | $1,087,400 | $1,318 |
| Wailua Homesteads | 5,431 | $89,717 | $943,400 | $1,990 |
| Kapaa | 11,094 | $89,477 | $861,300 | $2,020 |
| Anahola | 3,067 | $100,688 | $530,100 | $2,015 |
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What is the median household income in Haena, HI?
The median household income in Haena is $127,708, 27% higher than the Hawaii median of $100,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Haena?
The median home value in Haena is $1,172,300, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Haena?
The median gross rent in Haena is $3,012 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Haena, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
What is the median age in Haena?
The median age in Haena is 35.2 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Haena?
The average commute to work in Haena is 33 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Haena?
The unemployment rate in Haena is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Haena?
42.1% of adults in Haena have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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