Living in Honokaa, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Honokaa · Census data 2020–2024
Honokaa has 1,963 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $87,019 (13% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $610,600, the median rent is $1,420/month.
Honokaa at a glance
- Population
- 1,963
- Median age
- 41.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $87,019State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $610,600State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,420/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 79.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Honokaa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in December to February and May.
Cost of living in Honokaa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Honokaa the median home value is $610,600, 84% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,420 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,823 a month in housing costs.
Honokaa median household income
The median household income in Honokaa is $87,019 and the income per person is $27,870. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Honokaa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 650
- Owner-occupied
- 79.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.5%
- Vacant
- 19.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 3.66
Honokaa demographics
- Population
- 1,963
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 28.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 522
- Foreign-born
- 21.6%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Honokaa ›
Education in Honokaa
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Honokaa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Honokaa
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 57.2%
- Public transit
- 5.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
Honokaa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honokaa | 1,963 | $87,019 | $610,600 | $1,420 |
| Paauilo | 610 | $79,063 | $391,700 | $1,135 |
| Waimea | 9,286 | $100,198 | $677,400 | $1,867 |
| Laupahoehoe | 916 | $63,977 | $578,300 | $1,286 |
| Waikoloa Village | 7,543 | $81,703 | $802,600 | $2,177 |
| Kapaau | 2,224 | $83,750 | $660,900 | $1,894 |
| Puako | 259 | $122,813 | $1,267,900 | $1,813 |
| Hawi | 2,070 | $84,457 | $693,600 | $2,156 |
| Honomu | 376 | $67,500 | $427,600 | $1,333 |
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What is the median household income in Honokaa, HI?
The median household income in Honokaa is $87,019, 13% 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 Honokaa?
The median home value in Honokaa is $610,600, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Honokaa?
The median gross rent in Honokaa is $1,420 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Honokaa, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Honokaa?
The median age in Honokaa is 41.1 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Honokaa?
The average commute to work in Honokaa is 33 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Honokaa?
The unemployment rate in Honokaa is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Honokaa?
19.4% of adults in Honokaa 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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