Living in Kurtistown, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kurtistown · Census data 2020–2024
Kurtistown has 3,151 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $96,165 (4% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $448,600, the median rent is $1,406/month.
Kurtistown at a glance
- Population
- 3,151
- Median age
- 45.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $96,165State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $448,600State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,406/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.5%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Kurtistown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in December to February and May.
Cost of living in Kurtistown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kurtistown the median home value is $448,600, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,406 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,907 a month in housing costs.
Kurtistown median household income
The median household income in Kurtistown is $96,165 and the income per person is $38,632. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Kurtistown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,107
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 3.29
Kurtistown demographics
- Population
- 3,151
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 26.4%
- Households
- 953
- Foreign-born
- 13.3%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kurtistown ›
Education in Kurtistown
30.5% of adults 25 and older in Kurtistown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kurtistown
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
Kurtistown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurtistown | 3,151 | $96,165 | $448,600 | $1,406 |
| Keaau | 1,436 | $85,000 | $332,900 | $827 |
| Hawaiian Acres | 3,872 | $91,120 | $318,400 | $1,351 |
| Orchidlands Estates | 3,027 | $73,936 | $385,900 | $1,398 |
| Fern Acres | 1,480 | $40,400 | $319,800 | $1,375 |
| Tiki Gardens | 245 | $42,500 | $326,800 | — |
| Hawaiian Paradise Park | 13,203 | $88,348 | $457,100 | $1,310 |
| Ainaloa | 4,094 | $58,918 | $228,300 | $1,358 |
| Eden Roc | 1,166 | $24,771 | $164,600 | $594 |
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What is the median household income in Kurtistown, HI?
The median household income in Kurtistown is $96,165, 4% 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 Kurtistown?
The median home value in Kurtistown is $448,600, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Kurtistown?
The median gross rent in Kurtistown is $1,406 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is Kurtistown, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Kurtistown?
The median age in Kurtistown is 45.9 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Kurtistown?
The average commute to work in Kurtistown is 37 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kurtistown?
The unemployment rate in Kurtistown is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kurtistown?
30.5% of adults in Kurtistown 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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