Living in Paauilo, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paauilo · Census data 2020–2024
Paauilo has 610 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $79,063 (21% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $391,700, the median rent is $1,135/month.
Paauilo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Paauilo at a glance
- Population
- 610
- Median age
- 42.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $79,063State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $391,700State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,135/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.8%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Paauilo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
The weather is best in December to February and May.
Cost of living in Paauilo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paauilo the median home value is $391,700, 18% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,135 per month, which is 14.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,493 a month in housing costs.
Paauilo median household income
The median household income in Paauilo is $79,063 and the income per person is $36,897. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Paauilo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 224
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.98
Paauilo demographics
- Population
- 610
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 205
- Foreign-born
- 16.7%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paauilo ›
Education in Paauilo
15.8% of adults 25 and older in Paauilo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paauilo
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 59.2%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.2%
Paauilo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paauilo | 610 | $79,063 | $391,700 | $1,135 |
| Honokaa | 1,963 | $87,019 | $610,600 | $1,420 |
| Laupahoehoe | 916 | $63,977 | $578,300 | $1,286 |
| Waimea | 9,286 | $100,198 | $677,400 | $1,867 |
| Honomu | 376 | $67,500 | $427,600 | $1,333 |
| Pepeekeo | 2,056 | $70,625 | $463,400 | $750 |
| Papaikou | 1,332 | $79,079 | $434,300 | $1,495 |
| Paukaa | 450 | $92,750 | $666,700 | $1,393 |
| Wainaku | 967 | $69,205 | $536,100 | $1,583 |
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What is the median household income in Paauilo, HI?
The median household income in Paauilo is $79,063, 21% 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 Paauilo?
The median home value in Paauilo is $391,700, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Paauilo?
The median gross rent in Paauilo is $1,135 per month, about 14.7% of household income.
Is Paauilo, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
What is the median age in Paauilo?
The median age in Paauilo is 42.2 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Paauilo?
The average commute to work in Paauilo is 38 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paauilo?
The unemployment rate in Paauilo is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paauilo?
15.8% of adults in Paauilo 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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