Living in Pukalani, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pukalani · Census data 2020–2024
Pukalani has 8,679 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $102,976 (about the same as the Hawaii median), the median home value is $973,700, the median rent is $1,608/month.
Pukalani at a glance
- Population
- 8,679
- Median age
- 43.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $102,976State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $973,700State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,608/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 60.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Pukalani a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Hawaii median.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in Pukalani
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pukalani the median home value is $973,700, 193% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,608 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,783 a month in housing costs.
Pukalani median household income
The median household income in Pukalani is $102,976 and the income per person is $46,287. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Pukalani: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,027
- Owner-occupied
- 60.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.4%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.95
Pukalani demographics
- Population
- 8,679
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 2,942
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pukalani ›
Education in Pukalani
35.6% of adults 25 and older in Pukalani have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pukalani
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Pukalani vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pukalani | 8,679 | $102,976 | $973,700 | $1,608 |
| Makawao | 7,353 | $96,444 | $888,000 | $1,908 |
| Haliimaile | 1,105 | $88,259 | $874,000 | $1,571 |
| Olinda | 873 | $98,235 | $1,197,900 | $2,061 |
| Kula | 6,791 | $100,433 | $1,127,700 | $2,240 |
| Paia | 2,512 | $100,559 | $1,003,400 | $2,384 |
| Haiku-Pauwela | 9,178 | $101,396 | $1,093,800 | $2,538 |
| Kihei | 21,567 | $87,772 | $919,900 | $2,045 |
| Keokea | 2,892 | $114,250 | $728,400 | $1,836 |
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What is the median household income in Pukalani, HI?
The median household income in Pukalani is $102,976, 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 Pukalani?
The median home value in Pukalani is $973,700, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Pukalani?
The median gross rent in Pukalani is $1,608 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Pukalani, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Hawaii median. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
What is the median age in Pukalani?
The median age in Pukalani is 43.9 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Pukalani?
The average commute to work in Pukalani is 30 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pukalani?
The unemployment rate in Pukalani is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pukalani?
35.6% of adults in Pukalani 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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