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Cost of living in Makawao summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Makawao. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Hawaii. Key points include:
The cost of living in Makawao is 175 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Makawao is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Makawao is $1,103,697.
The median income in Makawao is $96,444.
Makawao's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Makawao Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Makawao | Hawaii | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 163 | 100 |
| Services | 128 | 124 | 100 |
| Groceries | 120 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 293 | 253 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 123 | 100 |
| Transportation | 131 | 132 | 100 |
| Utilities | 128 | 128 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Makawao, HI Weather
The average high in Makawao is 78.9° and the average low is 64.5°.
There are 66.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Makawao |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 64.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 66.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Makawao Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Makawao
The current population in Makawao is 7,353. The population has increased 6.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,353 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 7,263 | -5.7% |
| 2022 | 7,704 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 7,670 | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 7,989 | 8.8% |
| 2019 | 7,341 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 7,570 | 10.8% |
| 2017 | 6,832 | 7.4% |
| 2016 | 6,362 | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 6,523 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 6,674 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 6,625 | -7.4% |
| 2012 | 7,157 | -6.4% |
| 2011 | 7,645 | 10.7% |
| 2010 | 6,905 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Makawao
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Makawao is:
25.0% White with 1,836 White residents.
0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
17.4% Asian with 1,281 Asian residents.
14.5% Hawaiian with 1,067 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
26.8% Two Or More with 1,970 Two Or More residents.
16.2% Hispanic with 1,194 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Makawao | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25.0% | 20.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 17.4% | 36.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 14.5% | 9.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 26.8% | 21.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.2% | 9.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Makawao
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Makawao is 54.8% female with 4,028 female residents.
Makawao is 45.2% male with 3,325 male residents.
| Gender | Makawao | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.2% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Makawao for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Makawao completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Makawao completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Makawao completed high school / ged.
31.0% of adults in Makawao completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Makawao completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Makawao completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Makawao completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Makawao completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Makawao completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Makawao | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 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 | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Makawao, Hawaii
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0.9% of households in Makawao earn Less than $10,000.
1.8% of households in Makawao earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.3% of households in Makawao earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.4% of households in Makawao earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.0% of households in Makawao earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.3% of households in Makawao earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.1% of households in Makawao earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.4% of households in Makawao earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.5% of households in Makawao earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.3% of households in Makawao earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Makawao | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.9% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.3% | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 13.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.4% | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.3% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
