Living in Keaau, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Keaau · Census data 2020–2024
Keaau has 1,436 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $85,000 (15% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $332,900, the median rent is $827/month.
Keaau is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Keaau at a glance
- Population
- 1,436
- Median age
- 43.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $85,000State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $332,900State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $827/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 60.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Keaau a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
The weather is best in December to February and May.
Cost of living in Keaau
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Keaau the median home value is $332,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $827 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,651 a month in housing costs.
Keaau median household income
The median household income in Keaau is $85,000 and the income per person is $37,535. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Keaau: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 523
- Owner-occupied
- 60.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.1%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.98
Keaau demographics
- Population
- 1,436
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 478
- Foreign-born
- 25.5%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Keaau ›
Education in Keaau
17.3% of adults 25 and older in Keaau have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Keaau
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Keaau vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaau | 1,436 | $85,000 | $332,900 | $827 |
| Kurtistown | 3,151 | $96,165 | $448,600 | $1,406 |
| Hilo | 50,404 | $81,779 | $483,000 | $1,427 |
| Orchidlands Estates | 3,027 | $73,936 | $385,900 | $1,398 |
| Hawaiian Paradise Park | 13,203 | $88,348 | $457,100 | $1,310 |
| Hawaiian Acres | 3,872 | $91,120 | $318,400 | $1,351 |
| Tiki Gardens | 245 | $42,500 | $326,800 | — |
| Ainaloa | 4,094 | $58,918 | $228,300 | $1,358 |
| Fern Acres | 1,480 | $40,400 | $319,800 | $1,375 |
More for people moving to Keaau
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What is the median household income in Keaau, HI?
The median household income in Keaau is $85,000, 15% 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 Keaau?
The median home value in Keaau is $332,900, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Keaau?
The median gross rent in Keaau is $827 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is Keaau, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
What is the median age in Keaau?
The median age in Keaau is 43.3 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Keaau?
The average commute to work in Keaau is 30 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Keaau?
The unemployment rate in Keaau is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Keaau?
17.3% of adults in Keaau 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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