Living in Makawao, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Makawao · Census data 2020–2024
Makawao has 7,353 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $96,444 (4% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $888,000, the median rent is $1,908/month.
Makawao at a glance
- Population
- 7,353
- Median age
- 42.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $96,444State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $888,000State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,908/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Makawao a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Hawaii median; home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in Makawao
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Makawao the median home value is $888,000, 167% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,908 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,709 a month in housing costs.
Makawao median household income
The median household income in Makawao is $96,444 and the income per person is $44,243. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Makawao: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,833
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.76
Makawao demographics
- Population
- 7,353
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 2,641
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Makawao ›
Education in Makawao
28.3% of adults 25 and older in Makawao have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Makawao
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Makawao vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makawao | 7,353 | $96,444 | $888,000 | $1,908 |
| Haliimaile | 1,105 | $88,259 | $874,000 | $1,571 |
| Pukalani | 8,679 | $102,976 | $973,700 | $1,608 |
| Olinda | 873 | $98,235 | $1,197,900 | $2,061 |
| Haiku-Pauwela | 9,178 | $101,396 | $1,093,800 | $2,538 |
| Paia | 2,512 | $100,559 | $1,003,400 | $2,384 |
| Kula | 6,791 | $100,433 | $1,127,700 | $2,240 |
| Keokea | 2,892 | $114,250 | $728,400 | $1,836 |
| Kihei | 21,567 | $87,772 | $919,900 | $2,045 |
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What is the median household income in Makawao, HI?
The median household income in Makawao is $96,444, 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 Makawao?
The median home value in Makawao is $888,000, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Makawao?
The median gross rent in Makawao is $1,908 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Makawao, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Hawaii median; home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
What is the median age in Makawao?
The median age in Makawao is 42.8 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Makawao?
The average commute to work in Makawao is 28 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Makawao?
The unemployment rate in Makawao is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Makawao?
28.3% of adults in Makawao 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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