Living in Papaikou, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Papaikou · Census data 2020–2024
Papaikou has 1,332 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $79,079 (21% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $434,300, the median rent is $1,495/month.
Papaikou is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Papaikou at a glance
- Population
- 1,332
- Median age
- 36.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $79,079State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $434,300State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,495/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Papaikou a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Hawaii median; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
The weather is best in January to March and May.
Cost of living in Papaikou
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Papaikou the median home value is $434,300, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,495 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,591 a month in housing costs.
Papaikou median household income
The median household income in Papaikou is $79,079 and the income per person is $34,301. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Papaikou: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 496
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 24.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 3.54
Papaikou demographics
- Population
- 1,332
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 376
- Foreign-born
- 8.7%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Papaikou ›
Education in Papaikou
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Papaikou have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Papaikou
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Papaikou vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papaikou | 1,332 | $79,079 | $434,300 | $1,495 |
| Paukaa | 450 | $92,750 | $666,700 | $1,393 |
| Pepeekeo | 2,056 | $70,625 | $463,400 | $750 |
| Wainaku | 967 | $69,205 | $536,100 | $1,583 |
| Honomu | 376 | $67,500 | $427,600 | $1,333 |
| Hilo | 50,404 | $81,779 | $483,000 | $1,427 |
| Keaau | 1,436 | $85,000 | $332,900 | $827 |
| Kurtistown | 3,151 | $96,165 | $448,600 | $1,406 |
| Laupahoehoe | 916 | $63,977 | $578,300 | $1,286 |
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What is the median household income in Papaikou, HI?
The median household income in Papaikou is $79,079, 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 Papaikou?
The median home value in Papaikou is $434,300, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Papaikou?
The median gross rent in Papaikou is $1,495 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Papaikou, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Hawaii median; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
What is the median age in Papaikou?
The median age in Papaikou is 36.9 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Papaikou?
The average commute to work in Papaikou is 26 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Papaikou?
The unemployment rate in Papaikou is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Papaikou?
19.1% of adults in Papaikou 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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