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Kaunakakai, Hawaii

Kaunakakai, Hawaii, in Maui county, is 55 miles E of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town contains a population of approximately 2,726.

The People and Families of Kaunakakai

In Kaunakakai, about 49% of adults are married. Kaunakakai has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kaunakakai had a median family income of $39,348.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Kaunakakai favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Kaunakakai Housing

Kaunakakai has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Kaunakakai, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Hawaii. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Kaunakakai the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Kaunakakai, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Kaunakakai can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Kaunakakai strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Hawaii):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Kaunakakai Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Kaunakakai Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Kaunakakai Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Kaunakakai Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Kaunakakai, HI

Comparing Kaunakakai to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Hawaii (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity91
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population610
Senior Citizens57
Male Share of the Population51
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size107
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income52
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home43
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Housing Recently Built96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Affordability of Rents39
People Living Alone38
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