Living in Volcano, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Volcano · Census data 2020–2024
Volcano has 746 residents with a median age of 59.9. The median household income is $74,609 (26% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $574,500, the median rent is $1,786/month.
Volcano is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Volcano at a glance
- Population
- 746
- Median age
- 59.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $74,609State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $574,500State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,786/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 91.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.4%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Volcano a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 43 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in February and August to October.
Cost of living in Volcano
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Volcano the median home value is $574,500, 73% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,786 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,918 a month in housing costs.
Volcano median household income
The median household income in Volcano is $74,609 and the income per person is $55,323. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Volcano: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 525
- Owner-occupied
- 91.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.5%
- Vacant
- 17.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 1.71
Volcano demographics
- Population
- 746
- Median age
- 59.9
- Under 18
- 7.2%
- 65 and older
- 43.3%
- Households
- 434
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 26.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Volcano ›
Education in Volcano
50.4% of adults 25 and older in Volcano have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 25.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Volcano
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 38.4%
- Drive alone
- 41.2%
- Public transit
- 5.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.6%
Volcano vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano | 746 | $74,609 | $574,500 | $1,786 |
| Mauna Loa Estates | 901 | $39,427 | $357,200 | $1,147 |
| Royal Hawaiian Estates | 852 | $76,875 | $246,500 | $1,712 |
| Mountain View | 3,756 | $69,299 | $356,800 | $1,375 |
| Fern Forest | 1,088 | $42,917 | $170,900 | — |
| Eden Roc | 1,166 | $24,771 | $164,600 | $594 |
| Fern Acres | 1,480 | $40,400 | $319,800 | $1,375 |
| Kurtistown | 3,151 | $96,165 | $448,600 | $1,406 |
| Hawaiian Acres | 3,872 | $91,120 | $318,400 | $1,351 |
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Volcano ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Volcano: FAQ
What is the median household income in Volcano, HI?
The median household income in Volcano is $74,609, 26% 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 Volcano?
The median home value in Volcano is $574,500, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Volcano?
The median gross rent in Volcano is $1,786 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Volcano, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 43 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in Volcano?
The median age in Volcano is 59.9 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Volcano?
The average commute to work in Volcano is 43 minutes; 38.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Volcano?
The unemployment rate in Volcano is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Volcano?
50.4% of adults in Volcano 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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