Living in Pakala Village, Hawaii

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pakala Village · Census data 2020–2024

Pakala Village has 292 residents with a median age of 28.8. The median household income is $46,250 (54% lower than the Hawaii median), the median rent is $975/month.

Pakala Village is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Pakala Village at a glance

Population
292
Median age
28.8State: 40.9
Median household income
$46,250State: $100,389
Median rent
$975/moState: $1,971
Homeowners
0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
Average commute
34 min

Is Pakala Village a good place to live?

Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.

The weather is best in January to April.

Cost of living in Pakala Village

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pakala Village the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Hawaii$839,100
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pakala Village$975
Hawaii$1,971
United States$1,413

Pakala Village median household income

The median household income in Pakala Village is $46,250 and the income per person is $17,831. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).

Median household income

Pakala Village$46,250
Hawaii$100,389
United States$80,734

Housing in Pakala Village: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
122
Owner-occupied
0%
Renter-occupied
100%
Vacant
29.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
3.40

Pakala Village demographics

Population
292
Median age
28.8
Under 18
35.6%
65 and older
16.8%
Households
86
Foreign-born
4.8%
Veterans
8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White2.7%
Hispanic or Latino33.6%
Black0%
Asian34.6%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pakala Village ›

Education in Pakala Village

6.5% of adults 25 and older in Pakala Village have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Pakala Village6.5%
Hawaii36.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Pakala Village

Unemployment rate
6.1%State: 4.9%
Average commute
34 minState: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
71.6%
Public transit
8.1%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
76.7%

Pakala Village vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Pakala Village292$46,250—$975
Waimea1,840$89,205$769,700$1,612
Kaumakani1,012$95,625—$972
Hanapepe2,638$100,000$715,700$2,199
Eleele2,522$118,438$777,200$1,244
Kekaha3,768$84,375$682,900$2,248
Kalaheo4,435$110,607$956,900$1,922
Lawai2,718$104,286$849,800$1,747
Omao1,528$101,667$1,021,800$1,875

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Living in Pakala Village: FAQ

What is the median household income in Pakala Village, HI?

The median household income in Pakala Village is $46,250, 54% lower than the Hawaii median of $100,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How much is rent in Pakala Village?

The median gross rent in Pakala Village is $975 per month, about 28.3% of household income.

Is Pakala Village, HI a good place to live?

Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.

What is the median age in Pakala Village?

The median age in Pakala Village is 28.8 years (Hawaii: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Pakala Village?

The average commute to work in Pakala Village is 34 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Pakala Village?

The unemployment rate in Pakala Village is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Pakala Village?

6.5% of adults in Pakala Village 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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