Living in Naalehu, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Naalehu · Census data 2020–2024
Naalehu has 872 residents with a median age of 30.3. The median household income is $67,679 (33% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $234,100, the median rent is $1,617/month.
Naalehu is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Naalehu at a glance
- Population
- 872
- Median age
- 30.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $67,679State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $234,100State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,617/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Naalehu a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 42 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in January–February, April and June.
Cost of living in Naalehu
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Naalehu the median home value is $234,100, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,617 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,396 a month in housing costs.
Naalehu median household income
The median household income in Naalehu is $67,679 and the income per person is $22,555. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Naalehu: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 321
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 23.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 3.56
Naalehu demographics
- Population
- 872
- Median age
- 30.3
- Under 18
- 35%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 245
- Foreign-born
- 16.6%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Naalehu ›
Education in Naalehu
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Naalehu have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Naalehu
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 50.9%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 8.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Naalehu vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naalehu | 872 | $67,679 | $234,100 | $1,617 |
| Waiohinu | 152 | $70,313 | $384,600 | $1,208 |
| Discovery Harbour | 1,079 | $61,042 | $443,500 | $1,688 |
| Pahala | 1,768 | $71,518 | $224,500 | — |
| Hawaiian Ocean View | 4,431 | $45,043 | $318,200 | $1,506 |
| Honaunau-Napoopoo | 2,629 | $93,929 | $836,100 | $1,789 |
| Mauna Loa Estates | 901 | $39,427 | $357,200 | $1,147 |
| Volcano | 746 | $74,609 | $574,500 | $1,786 |
| Royal Hawaiian Estates | 852 | $76,875 | $246,500 | $1,712 |
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What is the median household income in Naalehu, HI?
The median household income in Naalehu is $67,679, 33% 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 Naalehu?
The median home value in Naalehu is $234,100, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Naalehu?
The median gross rent in Naalehu is $1,617 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Naalehu, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 42 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Naalehu?
The median age in Naalehu is 30.3 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Naalehu?
The average commute to work in Naalehu is 42 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Naalehu?
The unemployment rate in Naalehu is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Naalehu?
13.2% of adults in Naalehu 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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