Living in Paia, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paia · Census data 2020–2024
Paia has 2,512 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $100,559 (about the same as the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,003,400, the median rent is $2,384/month.
Paia at a glance
- Population
- 2,512
- Median age
- 37.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $100,559State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,003,400State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,384/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 59.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Paia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Hawaii median.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
The weather is best in January–February, April and June.
Cost of living in Paia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paia the median home value is $1,003,400, 202% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,384 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,932 a month in housing costs.
Paia median household income
The median household income in Paia is $100,559 and the income per person is $46,994. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Paia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 999
- Owner-occupied
- 59.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.6%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.96
Paia demographics
- Population
- 2,512
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 10.3%
- Households
- 847
- Foreign-born
- 17.4%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paia ›
Education in Paia
39.9% of adults 25 and older in Paia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paia
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 23.9%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Paia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paia | 2,512 | $100,559 | $1,003,400 | $2,384 |
| Haliimaile | 1,105 | $88,259 | $874,000 | $1,571 |
| Haiku-Pauwela | 9,178 | $101,396 | $1,093,800 | $2,538 |
| Makawao | 7,353 | $96,444 | $888,000 | $1,908 |
| Pukalani | 8,679 | $102,976 | $973,700 | $1,608 |
| Kahului | 28,288 | $98,077 | $862,600 | $1,488 |
| Olinda | 873 | $98,235 | $1,197,900 | $2,061 |
| Wailuku | 16,926 | $102,942 | $855,700 | $1,762 |
| Waihee-Waiehu | 10,988 | $126,735 | $777,000 | $2,191 |
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What is the median household income in Paia, HI?
The median household income in Paia is $100,559, about the same as 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 Paia?
The median home value in Paia is $1,003,400, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Paia?
The median gross rent in Paia is $2,384 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Paia, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Hawaii median. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
What is the median age in Paia?
The median age in Paia is 37.8 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Paia?
The average commute to work in Paia is 31 minutes; 23.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paia?
The unemployment rate in Paia is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paia?
39.9% of adults in Paia 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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