Living in Kapalua, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kapalua · Census data 2020–2024
Kapalua has 469 residents with a median age of 55.2. The median household income is $154,375 (54% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,604,200, the median rent is $2,433/month.
Kapalua is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kapalua at a glance
- Population
- 469
- Median age
- 55.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $154,375State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,604,200State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,433/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 75.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.8%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Kapalua a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 54% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 91% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in January–February and April–May.
Cost of living in Kapalua
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kapalua the median home value is $1,604,200, 382% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,433 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Kapalua median household income
The median household income in Kapalua is $154,375 and the income per person is $107,183. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Kapalua: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,099
- Owner-occupied
- 75.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.9%
- Vacant
- 81.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.33
81.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Kapalua has many vacation and second homes.
Kapalua demographics
- Population
- 469
- Median age
- 55.2
- Under 18
- 13%
- 65 and older
- 29.4%
- Households
- 201
- Foreign-born
- 10.4%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kapalua ›
Education in Kapalua
43.8% of adults 25 and older in Kapalua have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 22.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kapalua
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 34.5%
- Drive alone
- 46.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Kapalua vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapalua | 469 | $154,375 | $1,604,200 | $2,433 |
| Napili-Honokowai | 7,308 | $105,565 | $878,900 | $2,220 |
| Mahinahina | 1,027 | $162,813 | $1,224,600 | $2,672 |
| Kaanapali | 1,170 | $129,167 | $1,952,200 | $3,501 |
| Lahaina | 10,162 | $88,889 | $881,700 | $1,997 |
| Launiupoko | 679 | $132,917 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Waihee-Waiehu | 10,988 | $126,735 | $777,000 | $2,191 |
| Wailuku | 16,926 | $102,942 | $855,700 | $1,762 |
| Waikapu | 3,591 | $122,917 | $884,400 | $2,404 |
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What is the median household income in Kapalua, HI?
The median household income in Kapalua is $154,375, 54% 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 Kapalua?
The median home value in Kapalua is $1,604,200, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Kapalua?
The median gross rent in Kapalua is $2,433 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Kapalua, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 54% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 91% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Kapalua?
The median age in Kapalua is 55.2 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Kapalua?
The average commute to work in Kapalua is 13 minutes; 34.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kapalua?
The unemployment rate in Kapalua is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kapalua?
43.8% of adults in Kapalua 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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