Living in Lawai, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lawai · Census data 2020–2024
Lawai has 2,718 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $104,286 (4% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $849,800, the median rent is $1,747/month.
Lawai at a glance
- Population
- 2,718
- Median age
- 41.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $104,286State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $849,800State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,747/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Lawai a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 9.1%.
The weather is best in February to April and June.
Cost of living in Lawai
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lawai the median home value is $849,800, 155% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,747 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,881 a month in housing costs.
Lawai median household income
The median household income in Lawai is $104,286 and the income per person is $38,119. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Lawai: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,014
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 3.00
Lawai demographics
- Population
- 2,718
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 906
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lawai ›
Education in Lawai
38% of adults 25 and older in Lawai have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lawai
- Unemployment rate
- 9.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 4.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Lawai vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawai | 2,718 | $104,286 | $849,800 | $1,747 |
| Kalaheo | 4,435 | $110,607 | $956,900 | $1,922 |
| Omao | 1,528 | $101,667 | $1,021,800 | $1,875 |
| Koloa | 2,907 | $77,868 | $927,300 | $1,654 |
| Poipu | 1,175 | $143,333 | $1,110,000 | $2,840 |
| Eleele | 2,522 | $118,438 | $777,200 | $1,244 |
| Hanapepe | 2,638 | $100,000 | $715,700 | $2,199 |
| Puhi | 4,362 | $137,292 | $701,400 | $2,443 |
| Kaumakani | 1,012 | $95,625 | — | $972 |
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What is the median household income in Lawai, HI?
The median household income in Lawai is $104,286, 4% higher 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 Lawai?
The median home value in Lawai is $849,800, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Lawai?
The median gross rent in Lawai is $1,747 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Lawai, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 9.1%.
What is the median age in Lawai?
The median age in Lawai is 41.1 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Lawai?
The average commute to work in Lawai is 19 minutes; 21.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lawai?
The unemployment rate in Lawai is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lawai?
38% of adults in Lawai 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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