Living in Hawi, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hawi · Census data 2020–2024
Hawi has 2,070 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $84,457 (16% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $693,600, the median rent is $2,156/month.
Hawi at a glance
- Population
- 2,070
- Median age
- 44.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $84,457State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $693,600State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,156/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.3%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Hawi a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Hawi
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hawi the median home value is $693,600, 108% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,156 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,214 a month in housing costs.
Hawi median household income
The median household income in Hawi is $84,457 and the income per person is $41,568. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Hawi: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 804
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 14.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 3.00
Hawi demographics
- Population
- 2,070
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 26.8%
- Households
- 690
- Foreign-born
- 10%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hawi ›
Education in Hawi
30.3% of adults 25 and older in Hawi have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hawi
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 61.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Hawi vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawi | 2,070 | $84,457 | $693,600 | $2,156 |
| Kapaau | 2,224 | $83,750 | $660,900 | $1,894 |
| Puako | 259 | $122,813 | $1,267,900 | $1,813 |
| Waikoloa Village | 7,543 | $81,703 | $802,600 | $2,177 |
| Waimea | 9,286 | $100,198 | $677,400 | $1,867 |
| Waikoloa Beach Resort | 656 | $101,818 | $1,365,700 | $3,501 |
| Honokaa | 1,963 | $87,019 | $610,600 | $1,420 |
| Paauilo | 610 | $79,063 | $391,700 | $1,135 |
| Kaiminani | 11,465 | $110,560 | $772,800 | $1,202 |
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Hawi ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Hawi: FAQ
What is the median household income in Hawi, HI?
The median household income in Hawi is $84,457, 16% lower 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 Hawi?
The median home value in Hawi is $693,600, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Hawi?
The median gross rent in Hawi is $2,156 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Hawi, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
What is the median age in Hawi?
The median age in Hawi is 44.6 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Hawi?
The average commute to work in Hawi is 35 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hawi?
The unemployment rate in Hawi is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hawi?
30.3% of adults in Hawi 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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