Living in Kalaheo, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kalaheo · Census data 2020–2024
Kalaheo has 4,435 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $110,607 (10% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $956,900, the median rent is $1,922/month.
Kalaheo at a glance
- Population
- 4,435
- Median age
- 45State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $110,607State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $956,900State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,922/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Kalaheo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
The weather is best in February to April and June.
Cost of living in Kalaheo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kalaheo the median home value is $956,900, 188% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,922 per month, which is 34.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,718 a month in housing costs.
Kalaheo median household income
The median household income in Kalaheo is $110,607 and the income per person is $62,133. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Kalaheo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,971
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 14.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.62
Kalaheo demographics
- Population
- 4,435
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 1,688
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 11.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kalaheo ›
Education in Kalaheo
41.1% of adults 25 and older in Kalaheo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kalaheo
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Kalaheo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalaheo | 4,435 | $110,607 | $956,900 | $1,922 |
| Lawai | 2,718 | $104,286 | $849,800 | $1,747 |
| Omao | 1,528 | $101,667 | $1,021,800 | $1,875 |
| Koloa | 2,907 | $77,868 | $927,300 | $1,654 |
| Eleele | 2,522 | $118,438 | $777,200 | $1,244 |
| Hanapepe | 2,638 | $100,000 | $715,700 | $2,199 |
| Poipu | 1,175 | $143,333 | $1,110,000 | $2,840 |
| Kaumakani | 1,012 | $95,625 | — | $972 |
| Pakala Village | 292 | $46,250 | — | $975 |
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What is the median household income in Kalaheo, HI?
The median household income in Kalaheo is $110,607, 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 Kalaheo?
The median home value in Kalaheo is $956,900, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Kalaheo?
The median gross rent in Kalaheo is $1,922 per month, about 34.4% of household income.
Is Kalaheo, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
What is the median age in Kalaheo?
The median age in Kalaheo is 45 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Kalaheo?
The average commute to work in Kalaheo is 23 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kalaheo?
The unemployment rate in Kalaheo is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kalaheo?
41.1% of adults in Kalaheo 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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