Kula SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Kula summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kula. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Hawaii. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kula is 228 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kula is 2.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Kula is $1,320,089.
The median income in Kula is $100,433.
Kula's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kula Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kula | Hawaii | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 163 | 100 |
| Services | 125 | 124 | 100 |
| Groceries | 117 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 467 | 253 | 100 |
| Housing | 122 | 123 | 100 |
| Transportation | 128 | 132 | 100 |
| Utilities | 126 | 128 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kula, HI Weather
The average high in Kula is 72.2° and the average low is 55.7°.
There are 37.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 23.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kula |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 55.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 37.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 23.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kula Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kula
The current population in Kula is 6,791. The population has increased 1.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,791 | 3.6% |
| 2023 | 6,557 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 6,578 | -12.2% |
| 2021 | 7,495 | 12.1% |
| 2020 | 6,687 | -12.3% |
| 2019 | 7,621 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 7,541 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 7,520 | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 7,326 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 7,478 | 11.8% |
| 2014 | 6,687 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 6,713 | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 6,925 | 4.4% |
| 2011 | 6,631 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 6,720 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kula
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Kula is:
54.9% White with 3,725 White residents.
0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
14.0% Asian with 948 Asian residents.
4.9% Hawaiian with 330 Hawaiian residents.
2.2% Other with 151 Other residents.
16.4% Two Or More with 1,115 Two Or More residents.
7.7% Hispanic with 522 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kula | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.9% | 20.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 14.0% | 36.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 4.9% | 9.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 16.4% | 21.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% | 9.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kula
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Kula is 56.5% female with 3,836 female residents.
Kula is 43.5% male with 2,954 male residents.
| Gender | Kula | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 43.5% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kula for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Kula completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Kula completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Kula completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Kula completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Kula completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Kula completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Kula completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Kula completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Kula completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kula | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kula, Hawaii
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5.5% of households in Kula earn Less than $10,000.
4.3% of households in Kula earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.5% of households in Kula earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.9% of households in Kula earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.2% of households in Kula earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.5% of households in Kula earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Kula earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.1% of households in Kula earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.3% of households in Kula earn $150,000 to $199,999.
23.1% of households in Kula earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kula | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.5% | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.9% | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.5% | 13.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.1% | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.3% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.1% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
