Living in Makena, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Makena · Census data 2020–2024
Makena has 90 residents with a median age of 64.8. The median household income is $162,708 (62% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $2,000,001.
Makena is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Makena at a glance
- Population
- 90
- Median age
- 64.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $162,708State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $839,100
- Homeowners
- 98%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.7%
Is Makena a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the Hawaii median.
Cons: Home values 138% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
The weather is best in December to February and April.
Cost of living in Makena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Makena the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Makena median household income
The median household income in Makena is $162,708 and the income per person is $204,626. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Makena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 107
- Owner-occupied
- 98%
- Renter-occupied
- 2%
- Vacant
- 52.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 1.76
52.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Makena has many vacation and second homes.
Makena demographics
- Population
- 90
- Median age
- 64.8
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 48.9%
- Households
- 51
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Makena ›
Education in Makena
46.7% of adults 25 and older in Makena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Makena
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 42.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 47.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Makena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makena | 90 | $162,708 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Wailea | 6,352 | $90,000 | $1,534,800 | $2,554 |
| Keokea | 2,892 | $114,250 | $728,400 | $1,836 |
| Kihei | 21,567 | $87,772 | $919,900 | $2,045 |
| Kula | 6,791 | $100,433 | $1,127,700 | $2,240 |
| Maalaea | 210 | $72,500 | $666,700 | $2,156 |
| Pukalani | 8,679 | $102,976 | $973,700 | $1,608 |
| Waikapu | 3,591 | $122,917 | $884,400 | $2,404 |
| Kahului | 28,288 | $98,077 | $862,600 | $1,488 |
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What is the median household income in Makena, HI?
The median household income in Makena is $162,708, 62% 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 Makena?
The median home value in Makena is $2,000,001, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
Is Makena, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the Hawaii median. Minuses: home values 138% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
What is the median age in Makena?
The median age in Makena is 64.8 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Makena?
The unemployment rate in Makena is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Makena?
46.7% of adults in Makena 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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