Living in Kalapana, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kalapana · Census data 2020–2024
Kalapana has 76 residents with a median age of 61. The median household income is $27,000 (73% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $245,000, the median rent is $825/month.
Kalapana is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kalapana at a glance
- Population
- 76
- Median age
- 61State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $27,000State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $245,000State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $825/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 76%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.4%
Is Kalapana a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 73% lower than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 44.4%; a poverty rate of 39.5%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Kalapana
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kalapana the median home value is $245,000, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, which is 13.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Kalapana median household income
The median household income in Kalapana is $27,000 and the income per person is $22,622. 39.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Kalapana: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 70
- Owner-occupied
- 76%
- Renter-occupied
- 24%
- Vacant
- 28.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 1.52
Kalapana demographics
- Population
- 76
- Median age
- 61
- Under 18
- 7.9%
- 65 and older
- 38.2%
- Households
- 50
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kalapana ›
Education in Kalapana
61.4% of adults 25 and older in Kalapana have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 31.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kalapana
- Unemployment rate
- 44.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 86.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Kalapana vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalapana | 76 | $27,000 | $245,000 | $825 |
| Black Sands | 354 | $14,167 | $155,600 | — |
| Seaview | 443 | $34,500 | $252,900 | $1,140 |
| Leilani Estates | 1,490 | $30,192 | $268,100 | $1,392 |
| Pahoa | 1,361 | $56,042 | $375,900 | $599 |
| Nanawale Estates | 1,692 | $26,683 | $232,600 | $1,005 |
| Ainaloa | 4,094 | $58,918 | $228,300 | $1,358 |
| Tiki Gardens | 245 | $42,500 | $326,800 | — |
| Eden Roc | 1,166 | $24,771 | $164,600 | $594 |
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What is the median household income in Kalapana, HI?
The median household income in Kalapana is $27,000, 73% 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 Kalapana?
The median home value in Kalapana is $245,000, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Kalapana?
The median gross rent in Kalapana is $825 per month, about 13.8% of household income.
Is Kalapana, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 73% lower than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 44.4%; a poverty rate of 39.5%.
What is the median age in Kalapana?
The median age in Kalapana is 61 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Kalapana?
The unemployment rate in Kalapana is 44.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kalapana?
61.4% of adults in Kalapana 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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