Living in Kalihiwai, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kalihiwai · Census data 2020–2024
Kalihiwai has 219 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $127,813 (27% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,250/month.
Kalihiwai is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kalihiwai at a glance
- Population
- 219
- Median age
- 51.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $127,813State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $3,250/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 81.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Kalihiwai a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Hawaii median; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 138% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 14.2%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Kalihiwai
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kalihiwai the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,250 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,750 a month in housing costs.
Kalihiwai median household income
The median household income in Kalihiwai is $127,813 and the income per person is $61,468. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Kalihiwai: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 145
- Owner-occupied
- 81.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.5%
- Vacant
- 44.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.70
44.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Kalihiwai has many vacation and second homes.
Kalihiwai demographics
- Population
- 219
- Median age
- 51.2
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 32.4%
- Households
- 81
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kalihiwai ›
Education in Kalihiwai
38.6% of adults 25 and older in Kalihiwai have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 22.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kalihiwai
- Unemployment rate
- 14.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Kalihiwai vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalihiwai | 219 | $127,813 | $2,000,001 | $3,250 |
| Princeville | 2,020 | $102,109 | $1,421,000 | $1,711 |
| Hanalei | 272 | $123,750 | $2,000,001 | $1,375 |
| Kilauea | 3,146 | $91,984 | $1,087,400 | $1,318 |
| Wainiha | 362 | $99,375 | $961,500 | $2,563 |
| Haena | 631 | $127,708 | $1,172,300 | $3,012 |
| Anahola | 3,067 | $100,688 | $530,100 | $2,015 |
| Kapaa | 11,094 | $89,477 | $861,300 | $2,020 |
| Wailua Homesteads | 5,431 | $89,717 | $943,400 | $1,990 |
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What is the median household income in Kalihiwai, HI?
The median household income in Kalihiwai is $127,813, 27% 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 Kalihiwai?
The median home value in Kalihiwai is $2,000,001, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Kalihiwai?
The median gross rent in Kalihiwai is $3,250 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Kalihiwai, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Hawaii median; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 138% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 14.2%.
What is the median age in Kalihiwai?
The median age in Kalihiwai is 51.2 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Kalihiwai?
The average commute to work in Kalihiwai is 28 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kalihiwai?
The unemployment rate in Kalihiwai is 14.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kalihiwai?
38.6% of adults in Kalihiwai 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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