Kapaa SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Kapaa summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kapaa. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Hawaii. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kapaa is 169 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kapaa is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Kapaa is $948,643.
The median income in Kapaa is $89,477.
Kapaa's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kapaa Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kapaa | Hawaii | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 163 | 100 |
| Services | 122 | 124 | 100 |
| Groceries | 118 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 273 | 253 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 123 | 100 |
| Transportation | 129 | 132 | 100 |
| Utilities | 128 | 128 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kapaa, HI Weather
The average high in Kapaa is 81.2° and the average low is 70.4°.
There are 71.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kapaa |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 81.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 70.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kapaa Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kapaa
The current population in Kapaa is 11,094. The population has increased 10.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,094 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 10,886 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 10,846 | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 11,516 | 15.6% |
| 2020 | 9,961 | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 10,580 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 10,544 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 10,505 | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 10,753 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 10,794 | 2.0% |
| 2014 | 10,582 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 10,495 | 4.6% |
| 2012 | 10,031 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 10,250 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 10,060 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kapaa
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Kapaa is:
27.7% White with 3,069 White residents.
1.0% African American with 116 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
34.2% Asian with 3,794 Asian residents.
5.7% Hawaiian with 634 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 123 Other residents.
21.8% Two Or More with 2,419 Two Or More residents.
8.5% Hispanic with 939 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kapaa | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27.7% | 20.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 34.2% | 36.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 5.7% | 9.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 21.8% | 21.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.5% | 9.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kapaa
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Kapaa is 49.1% female with 5,442 female residents.
Kapaa is 50.9% male with 5,651 male residents.
| Gender | Kapaa | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kapaa for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Kapaa completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Kapaa completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Kapaa completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Kapaa completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Kapaa completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Kapaa completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Kapaa completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Kapaa completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Kapaa completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kapaa | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kapaa, Hawaii
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4.2% of households in Kapaa earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Kapaa earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.9% of households in Kapaa earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.9% of households in Kapaa earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.3% of households in Kapaa earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.1% of households in Kapaa earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Kapaa earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.1% of households in Kapaa earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.4% of households in Kapaa earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.7% of households in Kapaa earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kapaa | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.9% | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.9% | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.3% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.1% | 13.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.1% | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.4% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.7% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
