Living in Maunaloa, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maunaloa · Census data 2020–2024
Maunaloa has 293 residents with a median age of 31.4. The median household income is $52,500 (48% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $341,700, the median rent is $1,092/month.
Maunaloa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Maunaloa at a glance
- Population
- 293
- Median age
- 31.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $52,500State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $341,700State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,092/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 36.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Maunaloa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 19.2%; a poverty rate of 43.7%.
The weather is best in January–February and April–May.
Cost of living in Maunaloa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maunaloa the median home value is $341,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,092 per month, which is 36.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,604 a month in housing costs.
Maunaloa median household income
The median household income in Maunaloa is $52,500 and the income per person is $17,812. 43.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Maunaloa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 115
- Owner-occupied
- 36.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 63.3%
- Vacant
- 21.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 3.21
Maunaloa demographics
- Population
- 293
- Median age
- 31.4
- Under 18
- 37.5%
- 65 and older
- 8.2%
- Households
- 90
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maunaloa ›
Education in Maunaloa
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Maunaloa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maunaloa
- Unemployment rate
- 19.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 42.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 33%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Maunaloa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maunaloa | 293 | $52,500 | $341,700 | $1,092 |
| Kualapuu | 2,535 | $62,917 | $318,400 | $1,484 |
| Kaunakakai | 4,360 | $76,131 | $368,100 | $879 |
| Ualapue | 440 | $63,750 | $427,700 | $1,500 |
| Lanai City | 3,393 | $92,167 | $630,000 | $1,051 |
| Waimanalo Beach | 4,505 | $127,450 | $852,300 | $1,275 |
| East Honolulu | 51,360 | $159,518 | $1,212,000 | $3,313 |
| Waimanalo | 6,054 | $116,581 | $799,200 | $1,764 |
| Kaanapali | 1,170 | $129,167 | $1,952,200 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Maunaloa, HI?
The median household income in Maunaloa is $52,500, 48% 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 Maunaloa?
The median home value in Maunaloa is $341,700, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Maunaloa?
The median gross rent in Maunaloa is $1,092 per month, about 36.4% of household income.
Is Maunaloa, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 19.2%; a poverty rate of 43.7%.
What is the median age in Maunaloa?
The median age in Maunaloa is 31.4 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Maunaloa?
The average commute to work in Maunaloa is 16 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maunaloa?
The unemployment rate in Maunaloa is 19.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maunaloa?
21.7% of adults in Maunaloa 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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