Living in Princeville, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Princeville · Census data 2020–2024
Princeville has 2,020 residents with a median age of 53.3. The median household income is $102,109 (about the same as the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,421,000, the median rent is $1,711/month.
Princeville at a glance
- Population
- 2,020
- Median age
- 53.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $102,109State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,421,000State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,711/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 71.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Princeville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Hawaii median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 69% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Princeville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Princeville the median home value is $1,421,000, 327% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,711 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,375 a month in housing costs.
Princeville median household income
The median household income in Princeville is $102,109 and the income per person is $69,595. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Princeville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,722
- Owner-occupied
- 71.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.3%
- Vacant
- 67%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.25
67% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Princeville has many vacation and second homes.
Princeville demographics
- Population
- 2,020
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 32.9%
- Households
- 899
- Foreign-born
- 12.5%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Princeville ›
Education in Princeville
56.6% of adults 25 and older in Princeville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 20.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Princeville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 37.5%
- Drive alone
- 46.6%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.2%
Princeville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeville | 2,020 | $102,109 | $1,421,000 | $1,711 |
| Hanalei | 272 | $123,750 | $2,000,001 | $1,375 |
| Kalihiwai | 219 | $127,813 | $2,000,001 | $3,250 |
| Wainiha | 362 | $99,375 | $961,500 | $2,563 |
| Haena | 631 | $127,708 | $1,172,300 | $3,012 |
| Kilauea | 3,146 | $91,984 | $1,087,400 | $1,318 |
| Anahola | 3,067 | $100,688 | $530,100 | $2,015 |
| Wailua Homesteads | 5,431 | $89,717 | $943,400 | $1,990 |
| Kapaa | 11,094 | $89,477 | $861,300 | $2,020 |
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What is the median household income in Princeville, HI?
The median household income in Princeville is $102,109, 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 Princeville?
The median home value in Princeville is $1,421,000, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Princeville?
The median gross rent in Princeville is $1,711 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Princeville, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Hawaii median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 69% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Princeville?
The median age in Princeville is 53.3 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Princeville?
The average commute to work in Princeville is 16 minutes; 37.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Princeville?
The unemployment rate in Princeville is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Princeville?
56.6% of adults in Princeville 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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