Living in Paukaa, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paukaa · Census data 2020–2024
Paukaa has 450 residents with a median age of 52.8. The median household income is $92,750 (8% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $666,700, the median rent is $1,393/month.
Paukaa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Paukaa at a glance
- Population
- 450
- Median age
- 52.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $92,750State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $666,700State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,393/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Paukaa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Hawaii median.
The weather is best in January to March and May.
Cost of living in Paukaa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paukaa the median home value is $666,700, 100% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,393 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,292 a month in housing costs.
Paukaa median household income
The median household income in Paukaa is $92,750 and the income per person is $46,164. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Paukaa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 226
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 15.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.30
Paukaa demographics
- Population
- 450
- Median age
- 52.8
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 38.9%
- Households
- 191
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 14.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paukaa ›
Education in Paukaa
37.8% of adults 25 and older in Paukaa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paukaa
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Paukaa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paukaa | 450 | $92,750 | $666,700 | $1,393 |
| Wainaku | 967 | $69,205 | $536,100 | $1,583 |
| Papaikou | 1,332 | $79,079 | $434,300 | $1,495 |
| Pepeekeo | 2,056 | $70,625 | $463,400 | $750 |
| Hilo | 50,404 | $81,779 | $483,000 | $1,427 |
| Honomu | 376 | $67,500 | $427,600 | $1,333 |
| Keaau | 1,436 | $85,000 | $332,900 | $827 |
| Kurtistown | 3,151 | $96,165 | $448,600 | $1,406 |
| Hawaiian Paradise Park | 13,203 | $88,348 | $457,100 | $1,310 |
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What is the median household income in Paukaa, HI?
The median household income in Paukaa is $92,750, 8% 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 Paukaa?
The median home value in Paukaa is $666,700, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Paukaa?
The median gross rent in Paukaa is $1,393 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Paukaa, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Hawaii median.
What is the median age in Paukaa?
The median age in Paukaa is 52.8 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Paukaa?
The average commute to work in Paukaa is 26 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paukaa?
The unemployment rate in Paukaa is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paukaa?
37.8% of adults in Paukaa 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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