Living in Punaluu, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Punaluu · Census data 2020–2024
Punaluu has 950 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $86,953 (13% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $888,200, the median rent is $2,029/month.
Punaluu is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Punaluu at a glance
- Population
- 950
- Median age
- 37.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $86,953State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $888,200State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,029/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 52.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Punaluu a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Hawaii median; home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
The weather is best in January–February and April–May.
Cost of living in Punaluu
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Punaluu the median home value is $888,200, 167% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,029 per month, which is 43.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,097 a month in housing costs.
Punaluu median household income
The median household income in Punaluu is $86,953 and the income per person is $41,856. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Punaluu: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 587
- Owner-occupied
- 52.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.3%
- Vacant
- 40.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.73
40.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Punaluu has many vacation and second homes.
Punaluu demographics
- Population
- 950
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 347
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Punaluu ›
Education in Punaluu
30.4% of adults 25 and older in Punaluu have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Punaluu
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 52.9%
- Public transit
- 8.9%
- Walk to work
- 6.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Punaluu vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punaluu | 950 | $86,953 | $888,200 | $2,029 |
| Hauula | 3,548 | $115,865 | $897,900 | $2,429 |
| Kaaawa | 1,328 | $131,750 | $973,300 | $2,043 |
| Laie | 5,699 | $125,202 | $940,800 | $2,339 |
| Waiahole-Waikane | 829 | $85,500 | — | — |
| Kahuku | 2,375 | $75,066 | $910,000 | $1,256 |
| Helemano | 2,691 | $83,197 | — | $3,094 |
| Kahaluu | 5,619 | $142,045 | $1,213,400 | $2,504 |
| Wahiawa | 17,996 | $87,143 | $806,200 | $1,546 |
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What is the median household income in Punaluu, HI?
The median household income in Punaluu is $86,953, 13% 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 Punaluu?
The median home value in Punaluu is $888,200, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Punaluu?
The median gross rent in Punaluu is $2,029 per month, about 43.5% of household income.
Is Punaluu, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Hawaii median; home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
What is the median age in Punaluu?
The median age in Punaluu is 37.6 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Punaluu?
The average commute to work in Punaluu is 32 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Punaluu?
The unemployment rate in Punaluu is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Punaluu?
30.4% of adults in Punaluu 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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