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Paia, HI


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Paia, Hawaii

Paia, Hawaii, in Maui county, is 100 miles E of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town has a population of 2,499.

The People and Families of Paia

In Paia, about 43% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Paia, with the many large families there.

Approximately 67% of Paia is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Paia.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Paia had a median family income of $57,981. Paia benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Paia residents, with $5,750. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Paia Housing

In Paia, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Paia may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Paia, 84% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Paia; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyPaia Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyPaia Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Paia Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Paia Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Paia College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Paia, HI

Comparing Paia 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 Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens13
Female Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size106
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults97
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use63
Short Commute Times47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built96
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
People Living Alone25
Affordability of Rents14
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