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Makawao, Hawaii

Introduction to Makawao, Hawaii

Makawao, Hawaii, in Maui county, is 104 miles E of Honolulu, Hawaii. There are approximately 6,327 people living in the town.

Makawao History

Since the early 19th century, the residents of Makawao have been herding cattle. The hunting industry was born when the number of cattle grew. In 1793, the first cattle was shipped by Captain George Vancouver. Apart from cattle ranching, the settlers of Makawao were also indulged in agriculture. The area is famous for being the center of the “Up Country”, which is a portion of the island dominated by ranch land. It is located in Maui County, which was founded in the year 1905.

Makawao and nearby Attractions

  • Makawao Park
  • Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center
  • Garden of Eden Arboretum
  • Eddie Tam Memorial Center

Things To Do In Makawao

Tourists can visit the Makawao Park for its recreational facilities. One can also spend time at the Eddie Tam Memorial Center. Other interesting places include the Garden of Eden Arboretum and the Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center. Maui Classical Music Festival can be participated by all music lovers.

Makawao Transportation

Kahului Airport is the nearest airport to the town of Makawao.

Makawao Higher Education

There are several higher education institutes that can be attended from Makawao including the Kapiolani Community College, University of Hawaii at Hilo, Honolulu Community College, and Leeward Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Makawao Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Makawao Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Makawao, HI

Comparing Makawao 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 Diversity98
Male Share of the Population95
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men45
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Women36
Female Share of the Population27
Senior Citizens13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size95
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
People Above Poverty56
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone24
Affordability of Rents24
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