Living in Poipu, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poipu · Census data 2020–2024
Poipu has 1,175 residents with a median age of 60.5. The median household income is $143,333 (43% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,110,000, the median rent is $2,840/month.
Poipu is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Poipu at a glance
- Population
- 1,175
- Median age
- 60.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $143,333State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,110,000State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,840/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 81.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.5%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Poipu a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Poipu
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poipu the median home value is $1,110,000, 234% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,840 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,872 a month in housing costs.
Poipu median household income
The median household income in Poipu is $143,333 and the income per person is $92,778. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Poipu: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,735
- Owner-occupied
- 81.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 69.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.23
69.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Poipu has many vacation and second homes.
Poipu demographics
- Population
- 1,175
- Median age
- 60.5
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 38.8%
- Households
- 526
- Foreign-born
- 17.3%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poipu ›
Education in Poipu
50.5% of adults 25 and older in Poipu have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 25.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poipu
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22%
- Drive alone
- 50.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Poipu vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poipu | 1,175 | $143,333 | $1,110,000 | $2,840 |
| Koloa | 2,907 | $77,868 | $927,300 | $1,654 |
| Lawai | 2,718 | $104,286 | $849,800 | $1,747 |
| Omao | 1,528 | $101,667 | $1,021,800 | $1,875 |
| Kalaheo | 4,435 | $110,607 | $956,900 | $1,922 |
| Puhi | 4,362 | $137,292 | $701,400 | $2,443 |
| Eleele | 2,522 | $118,438 | $777,200 | $1,244 |
| Hanapepe | 2,638 | $100,000 | $715,700 | $2,199 |
| Lihue | 7,901 | $92,850 | $878,500 | $1,956 |
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What is the median household income in Poipu, HI?
The median household income in Poipu is $143,333, 43% higher 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 Poipu?
The median home value in Poipu is $1,110,000, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Poipu?
The median gross rent in Poipu is $2,840 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Poipu, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Poipu?
The median age in Poipu is 60.5 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Poipu?
The average commute to work in Poipu is 17 minutes; 22% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poipu?
The unemployment rate in Poipu is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poipu?
50.5% of adults in Poipu 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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