Living in Kilauea, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kilauea · Census data 2020–2024
Kilauea has 3,146 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $91,984 (8% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,087,400, the median rent is $1,318/month.
Kilauea at a glance
- Population
- 3,146
- Median age
- 42.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $91,984State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,087,400State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,318/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Kilauea a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Hawaii median; home values 30% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
The weather is best in January to March and May.
Cost of living in Kilauea
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kilauea the median home value is $1,087,400, 227% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,318 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,337 a month in housing costs.
Kilauea median household income
The median household income in Kilauea is $91,984 and the income per person is $44,549. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Kilauea: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,119
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 13.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.24
Kilauea demographics
- Population
- 3,146
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 971
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kilauea ›
Education in Kilauea
32.8% of adults 25 and older in Kilauea have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kilauea
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.4%
Kilauea vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilauea | 3,146 | $91,984 | $1,087,400 | $1,318 |
| Kalihiwai | 219 | $127,813 | $2,000,001 | $3,250 |
| Princeville | 2,020 | $102,109 | $1,421,000 | $1,711 |
| Hanalei | 272 | $123,750 | $2,000,001 | $1,375 |
| Anahola | 3,067 | $100,688 | $530,100 | $2,015 |
| Kapaa | 11,094 | $89,477 | $861,300 | $2,020 |
| Wainiha | 362 | $99,375 | $961,500 | $2,563 |
| Wailua Homesteads | 5,431 | $89,717 | $943,400 | $1,990 |
| Haena | 631 | $127,708 | $1,172,300 | $3,012 |
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What is the median household income in Kilauea, HI?
The median household income in Kilauea is $91,984, 8% 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 Kilauea?
The median home value in Kilauea is $1,087,400, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Kilauea?
The median gross rent in Kilauea is $1,318 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Kilauea, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Hawaii median; home values 30% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
What is the median age in Kilauea?
The median age in Kilauea is 42.2 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Kilauea?
The average commute to work in Kilauea is 23 minutes; 16.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kilauea?
The unemployment rate in Kilauea is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kilauea?
32.8% of adults in Kilauea 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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