Living in Kapaau, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kapaau · Census data 2020–2024
Kapaau has 2,224 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $83,750 (17% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $660,900, the median rent is $1,894/month.
Kapaau at a glance
- Population
- 2,224
- Median age
- 44.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $83,750State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $660,900State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,894/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Kapaau a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Kapaau
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kapaau the median home value is $660,900, 99% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,894 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,960 a month in housing costs.
Kapaau median household income
The median household income in Kapaau is $83,750 and the income per person is $30,651. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Kapaau: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 779
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 3.13
Kapaau demographics
- Population
- 2,224
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 704
- Foreign-born
- 13.4%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kapaau ›
Education in Kapaau
12.1% of adults 25 and older in Kapaau have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kapaau
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 67%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Kapaau vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapaau | 2,224 | $83,750 | $660,900 | $1,894 |
| Hawi | 2,070 | $84,457 | $693,600 | $2,156 |
| Waimea | 9,286 | $100,198 | $677,400 | $1,867 |
| Puako | 259 | $122,813 | $1,267,900 | $1,813 |
| Waikoloa Village | 7,543 | $81,703 | $802,600 | $2,177 |
| Waikoloa Beach Resort | 656 | $101,818 | $1,365,700 | $3,501 |
| Honokaa | 1,963 | $87,019 | $610,600 | $1,420 |
| Paauilo | 610 | $79,063 | $391,700 | $1,135 |
| Kaiminani | 11,465 | $110,560 | $772,800 | $1,202 |
More for people moving to Kapaau
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What is the median household income in Kapaau, HI?
The median household income in Kapaau is $83,750, 17% 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 Kapaau?
The median home value in Kapaau is $660,900, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Kapaau?
The median gross rent in Kapaau is $1,894 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Kapaau, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Kapaau?
The median age in Kapaau is 44.5 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Kapaau?
The average commute to work in Kapaau is 31 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kapaau?
The unemployment rate in Kapaau is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kapaau?
12.1% of adults in Kapaau 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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