Living in Kaiminani, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kaiminani · Census data 2020–2024
Kaiminani has 11,465 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $110,560 (10% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $772,800, the median rent is $1,202/month.
Kaiminani at a glance
- Population
- 11,465
- Median age
- 44State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $110,560State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $772,800State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,202/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Kaiminani a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Hawaii median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Kaiminani
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kaiminani the median home value is $772,800, 132% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,202 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,621 a month in housing costs.
Kaiminani median household income
The median household income in Kaiminani is $110,560 and the income per person is $46,048. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Kaiminani: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,790
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.68
Kaiminani demographics
- Population
- 11,465
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 4,273
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kaiminani ›
Education in Kaiminani
33.1% of adults 25 and older in Kaiminani have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kaiminani
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Kaiminani vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiminani | 11,465 | $110,560 | $772,800 | $1,202 |
| Kaloko | 1,432 | $103,654 | $1,308,600 | $1,758 |
| Kailua | 21,818 | $88,211 | $667,400 | $1,754 |
| Holualoa | 3,434 | $115,972 | $1,115,600 | $2,041 |
| Kahaluu-Keauhou | 5,150 | $96,212 | $886,900 | $1,901 |
| Honalo | 1,071 | $63,125 | $590,300 | — |
| Waikoloa Beach Resort | 656 | $101,818 | $1,365,700 | $3,501 |
| Kealakekua | 1,919 | $102,772 | $643,600 | $965 |
| Puako | 259 | $122,813 | $1,267,900 | $1,813 |
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What is the median household income in Kaiminani, HI?
The median household income in Kaiminani is $110,560, 10% 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 Kaiminani?
The median home value in Kaiminani is $772,800, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Kaiminani?
The median gross rent in Kaiminani is $1,202 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Kaiminani, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Hawaii median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
What is the median age in Kaiminani?
The median age in Kaiminani is 44 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Kaiminani?
The average commute to work in Kaiminani is 20 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kaiminani?
The unemployment rate in Kaiminani is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kaiminani?
33.1% of adults in Kaiminani 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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