Living in Maalaea, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maalaea · Census data 2020–2024
Maalaea has 210 residents with a median age of 65.4. The median household income is $72,500 (28% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $666,700, the median rent is $2,156/month.
Maalaea is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Maalaea at a glance
- Population
- 210
- Median age
- 65.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $72,500State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $666,700State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,156/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 70.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.1%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Maalaea a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 14.3%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in January–February, April and June.
Cost of living in Maalaea
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maalaea the median home value is $666,700, 100% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,156 per month, which is 45.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,625 a month in housing costs.
Maalaea median household income
The median household income in Maalaea is $72,500 and the income per person is $80,795. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Maalaea: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 599
- Owner-occupied
- 70.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.2%
- Vacant
- 76%Includes seasonal homes
- Average household size
- 1.46
76% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Maalaea has many vacation and second homes.
Maalaea demographics
- Population
- 210
- Median age
- 65.4
- Under 18
- 1.4%
- 65 and older
- 51%
- Households
- 144
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maalaea ›
Education in Maalaea
53.1% of adults 25 and older in Maalaea have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 17.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maalaea
- Unemployment rate
- 14.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 24.6%
- Drive alone
- 53.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Maalaea vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maalaea | 210 | $72,500 | $666,700 | $2,156 |
| Waikapu | 3,591 | $122,917 | $884,400 | $2,404 |
| Kahului | 28,288 | $98,077 | $862,600 | $1,488 |
| Kihei | 21,567 | $87,772 | $919,900 | $2,045 |
| Wailuku | 16,926 | $102,942 | $855,700 | $1,762 |
| Waihee-Waiehu | 10,988 | $126,735 | $777,000 | $2,191 |
| Wailea | 6,352 | $90,000 | $1,534,800 | $2,554 |
| Kula | 6,791 | $100,433 | $1,127,700 | $2,240 |
| Launiupoko | 679 | $132,917 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Maalaea, HI?
The median household income in Maalaea is $72,500, 28% 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 Maalaea?
The median home value in Maalaea is $666,700, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Maalaea?
The median gross rent in Maalaea is $2,156 per month, about 45.6% of household income.
Is Maalaea, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 14.3%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Maalaea?
The median age in Maalaea is 65.4 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Maalaea?
The average commute to work in Maalaea is 36 minutes; 24.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maalaea?
The unemployment rate in Maalaea is 14.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maalaea?
53.1% of adults in Maalaea 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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