Living in Olowalu, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Olowalu · Census data 2020–2024
Olowalu has 70 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $111,250 (11% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,166,700, the median rent is $2,607/month.
Olowalu is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Olowalu at a glance
- Population
- 70
- Median age
- 35State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $111,250State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,166,700State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,607/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 42.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Olowalu a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Home values 39% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in January–February and April–May.
Cost of living in Olowalu
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Olowalu the median home value is $1,166,700, 251% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,607 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,750 a month in housing costs.
Olowalu median household income
The median household income in Olowalu is $111,250 and the income per person is $68,170. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Olowalu: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 34
- Owner-occupied
- 42.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.9%
- Vacant
- 44.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 3.68
44.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Olowalu has many vacation and second homes.
Olowalu demographics
- Population
- 70
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 41.4%
- 65 and older
- 2.9%
- Households
- 19
- Foreign-born
- 24.3%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Olowalu ›
Education in Olowalu
51.2% of adults 25 and older in Olowalu have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Olowalu
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 51.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Olowalu vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olowalu | 70 | $111,250 | $1,166,700 | $2,607 |
| Launiupoko | 679 | $132,917 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Lahaina | 10,162 | $88,889 | $881,700 | $1,997 |
| Waikapu | 3,591 | $122,917 | $884,400 | $2,404 |
| Maalaea | 210 | $72,500 | $666,700 | $2,156 |
| Kaanapali | 1,170 | $129,167 | $1,952,200 | $3,501 |
| Wailuku | 16,926 | $102,942 | $855,700 | $1,762 |
| Mahinahina | 1,027 | $162,813 | $1,224,600 | $2,672 |
| Waihee-Waiehu | 10,988 | $126,735 | $777,000 | $2,191 |
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What is the median household income in Olowalu, HI?
The median household income in Olowalu is $111,250, 11% 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 Olowalu?
The median home value in Olowalu is $1,166,700, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Olowalu?
The median gross rent in Olowalu is $2,607 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Olowalu, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: home values 39% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Olowalu?
The median age in Olowalu is 35 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Olowalu?
The average commute to work in Olowalu is 24 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Olowalu?
The unemployment rate in Olowalu is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Olowalu?
51.2% of adults in Olowalu 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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