Living in Kekaha, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kekaha · Census data 2020–2024
Kekaha has 3,768 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $84,375 (16% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $682,900, the median rent is $2,248/month.
Kekaha at a glance
- Population
- 3,768
- Median age
- 41.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $84,375State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $682,900State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,248/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 68.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Kekaha a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Hawaii median; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Kekaha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kekaha the median home value is $682,900, 105% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,248 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,767 a month in housing costs.
Kekaha median household income
The median household income in Kekaha is $84,375 and the income per person is $32,010. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Kekaha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,204
- Owner-occupied
- 68.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.7%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.52
Kekaha demographics
- Population
- 3,768
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 29.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 1,057
- Foreign-born
- 12.2%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kekaha ›
Education in Kekaha
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Kekaha have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kekaha
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Kekaha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kekaha | 3,768 | $84,375 | $682,900 | $2,248 |
| Waimea | 1,840 | $89,205 | $769,700 | $1,612 |
| Pakala Village | 292 | $46,250 | — | $975 |
| Kaumakani | 1,012 | $95,625 | — | $972 |
| Hanapepe | 2,638 | $100,000 | $715,700 | $2,199 |
| Eleele | 2,522 | $118,438 | $777,200 | $1,244 |
| Kalaheo | 4,435 | $110,607 | $956,900 | $1,922 |
| Lawai | 2,718 | $104,286 | $849,800 | $1,747 |
| Omao | 1,528 | $101,667 | $1,021,800 | $1,875 |
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What is the median household income in Kekaha, HI?
The median household income in Kekaha is $84,375, 16% 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 Kekaha?
The median home value in Kekaha is $682,900, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Kekaha?
The median gross rent in Kekaha is $2,248 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is Kekaha, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Hawaii median; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
What is the median age in Kekaha?
The median age in Kekaha is 41.2 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Kekaha?
The average commute to work in Kekaha is 26 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kekaha?
The unemployment rate in Kekaha is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kekaha?
15.7% of adults in Kekaha 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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