Living in Hanalei, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hanalei · Census data 2020–2024
Hanalei has 272 residents with a median age of 65.8. The median household income is $123,750 (23% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $1,375/month.
Hanalei is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hanalei at a glance
- Population
- 272
- Median age
- 65.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $123,750State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.5%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Hanalei a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 0.7%.
Cons: Home values 138% higher than the state median; unemployment of 11.1%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Hanalei
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hanalei the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Hanalei median household income
The median household income in Hanalei is $123,750 and the income per person is $55,467. 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Hanalei: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 281
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 57.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.27
57.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hanalei has many vacation and second homes.
Hanalei demographics
- Population
- 272
- Median age
- 65.8
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 52.6%
- Households
- 120
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hanalei ›
Education in Hanalei
59.5% of adults 25 and older in Hanalei have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 15.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hanalei
- Unemployment rate
- 11.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 40.9%
- Drive alone
- 47.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Hanalei vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanalei | 272 | $123,750 | $2,000,001 | $1,375 |
| Princeville | 2,020 | $102,109 | $1,421,000 | $1,711 |
| Wainiha | 362 | $99,375 | $961,500 | $2,563 |
| Kalihiwai | 219 | $127,813 | $2,000,001 | $3,250 |
| Haena | 631 | $127,708 | $1,172,300 | $3,012 |
| 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 Hanalei, HI?
The median household income in Hanalei is $123,750, 23% 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 Hanalei?
The median home value in Hanalei is $2,000,001, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Hanalei?
The median gross rent in Hanalei is $1,375 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Hanalei, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 0.7%. Minuses: home values 138% higher than the state median; unemployment of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Hanalei?
The median age in Hanalei is 65.8 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Hanalei?
The average commute to work in Hanalei is 18 minutes; 40.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hanalei?
The unemployment rate in Hanalei is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hanalei?
59.5% of adults in Hanalei 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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