Living in Kaaawa, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kaaawa · Census data 2020–2024
Kaaawa has 1,328 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $131,750 (31% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $973,300, the median rent is $2,043/month.
Kaaawa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kaaawa at a glance
- Population
- 1,328
- Median age
- 41State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $131,750State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $973,300State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,043/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.1%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Kaaawa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 0.9%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 11%.
The weather is best in January–February and April–May.
Cost of living in Kaaawa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kaaawa the median home value is $973,300, 193% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,043 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,781 a month in housing costs.
Kaaawa median household income
The median household income in Kaaawa is $131,750 and the income per person is $58,132. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Kaaawa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 597
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.9%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.53
Kaaawa demographics
- Population
- 1,328
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 524
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kaaawa ›
Education in Kaaawa
50.1% of adults 25 and older in Kaaawa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 15.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kaaawa
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 8.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Kaaawa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaaawa | 1,328 | $131,750 | $973,300 | $2,043 |
| Punaluu | 950 | $86,953 | $888,200 | $2,029 |
| Waiahole-Waikane | 829 | $85,500 | — | — |
| Kahaluu | 5,619 | $142,045 | $1,213,400 | $2,504 |
| Hauula | 3,548 | $115,865 | $897,900 | $2,429 |
| Ahuimanu | 8,452 | $135,438 | $910,600 | $2,635 |
| Laie | 5,699 | $125,202 | $940,800 | $2,339 |
| Heeia | 5,144 | $176,250 | $1,200,200 | $3,501 |
| Kaneohe Base | 10,919 | $69,418 | $352,000 | $3,410 |
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What is the median household income in Kaaawa, HI?
The median household income in Kaaawa is $131,750, 31% 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 Kaaawa?
The median home value in Kaaawa is $973,300, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Kaaawa?
The median gross rent in Kaaawa is $2,043 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is Kaaawa, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 11%.
What is the median age in Kaaawa?
The median age in Kaaawa is 41 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Kaaawa?
The average commute to work in Kaaawa is 37 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kaaawa?
The unemployment rate in Kaaawa is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kaaawa?
50.1% of adults in Kaaawa 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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