Living in Mauna Loa Estates, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mauna Loa Estates · Census data 2020–2024
Mauna Loa Estates has 901 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $39,427 (61% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $357,200, the median rent is $1,147/month.
Mauna Loa Estates is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mauna Loa Estates at a glance
- Population
- 901
- Median age
- 51.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $39,427State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $357,200State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,147/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 61.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Mauna Loa Estates a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 19%.
The weather is best in February and August to October.
Cost of living in Mauna Loa Estates
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mauna Loa Estates the median home value is $357,200, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,147 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,898 a month in housing costs.
Mauna Loa Estates median household income
The median household income in Mauna Loa Estates is $39,427 and the income per person is $39,876. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Mauna Loa Estates: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 547
- Owner-occupied
- 61.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.2%
- Vacant
- 21%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.09
Mauna Loa Estates demographics
- Population
- 901
- Median age
- 51.8
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 30%
- Households
- 432
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mauna Loa Estates ›
Education in Mauna Loa Estates
56.2% of adults 25 and older in Mauna Loa Estates have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 21.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mauna Loa Estates
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Mauna Loa Estates vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauna Loa Estates | 901 | $39,427 | $357,200 | $1,147 |
| Royal Hawaiian Estates | 852 | $76,875 | $246,500 | $1,712 |
| Volcano | 746 | $74,609 | $574,500 | $1,786 |
| Fern Forest | 1,088 | $42,917 | $170,900 | — |
| Mountain View | 3,756 | $69,299 | $356,800 | $1,375 |
| Eden Roc | 1,166 | $24,771 | $164,600 | $594 |
| Fern Acres | 1,480 | $40,400 | $319,800 | $1,375 |
| Hawaiian Acres | 3,872 | $91,120 | $318,400 | $1,351 |
| Kurtistown | 3,151 | $96,165 | $448,600 | $1,406 |
More for people moving to Mauna Loa Estates
Mauna Loa Estates ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Mauna Loa Estates: FAQ
What is the median household income in Mauna Loa Estates, HI?
The median household income in Mauna Loa Estates is $39,427, 61% 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 Mauna Loa Estates?
The median home value in Mauna Loa Estates is $357,200, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Mauna Loa Estates?
The median gross rent in Mauna Loa Estates is $1,147 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Mauna Loa Estates, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 19%.
What is the median age in Mauna Loa Estates?
The median age in Mauna Loa Estates is 51.8 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Mauna Loa Estates?
The average commute to work in Mauna Loa Estates is 30 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mauna Loa Estates?
The unemployment rate in Mauna Loa Estates is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mauna Loa Estates?
56.2% of adults in Mauna Loa Estates 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.
Last updated: