Living in Kawela Bay, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kawela Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Kawela Bay has 376 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $74,205 (26% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $912,700, the median rent is $2,500/month.
Kawela Bay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kawela Bay at a glance
- Population
- 376
- Median age
- 44.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $74,205State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $912,700State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,500/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.4%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Kawela Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Hawaii median; home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes.
The weather is best in January–February and April–May.
Cost of living in Kawela Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kawela Bay the median home value is $912,700, 174% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,500 per month, which is 50% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,303 a month in housing costs.
Kawela Bay median household income
The median household income in Kawela Bay is $74,205 and the income per person is $68,455. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Kawela Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 557
- Owner-occupied
- 71.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.1%
- Vacant
- 66.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Average household size
- 2.03
66.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Kawela Bay has many vacation and second homes.
Kawela Bay demographics
- Population
- 376
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 185
- Foreign-born
- 10.4%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kawela Bay ›
Education in Kawela Bay
58.4% of adults 25 and older in Kawela Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 22.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kawela Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22%
- Drive alone
- 59.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Kawela Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawela Bay | 376 | $74,205 | $912,700 | $2,500 |
| Kahuku | 2,375 | $75,066 | $910,000 | $1,256 |
| Pupukea | 4,679 | $100,368 | $1,436,000 | $1,979 |
| Laie | 5,699 | $125,202 | $940,800 | $2,339 |
| Hauula | 3,548 | $115,865 | $897,900 | $2,429 |
| Haleiwa | 4,948 | $97,780 | $1,091,700 | $2,018 |
| Punaluu | 950 | $86,953 | $888,200 | $2,029 |
| Helemano | 2,691 | $83,197 | — | $3,094 |
| Waialua | 3,050 | $88,269 | $997,200 | $1,678 |
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What is the median household income in Kawela Bay, HI?
The median household income in Kawela Bay is $74,205, 26% 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 Kawela Bay?
The median home value in Kawela Bay is $912,700, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Kawela Bay?
The median gross rent in Kawela Bay is $2,500 per month, about 50% of household income.
Is Kawela Bay, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Hawaii median; home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes.
What is the median age in Kawela Bay?
The median age in Kawela Bay is 44.9 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Kawela Bay?
The average commute to work in Kawela Bay is 43 minutes; 22% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kawela Bay?
The unemployment rate in Kawela Bay is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kawela Bay?
58.4% of adults in Kawela Bay 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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