Pahoa, HI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,430 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
88.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,903 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$312,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$700 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$444 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hawaii County
3
Hilo-Kailua Urban Area
3
Hawaii
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hawaii County
5
Hilo-Kailua Urban Area
5
Hawaii
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (30%) Conservative

Climate

Oceanic climate. Mild temperatures year-round with frequent rainfall and limited seasonal extremes. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 0 55
Feb 7 0 55
Mar 10 0 55
Apr 9 0 56
May 6 0 58
Jun 5 0 60
Jul 8 0 60
Aug 7 0 61
Sep 7 0 60
Oct 7 0 60
Nov 11 0 58
Dec 10 0 56

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Pahoa Elementary School
<1 miles, S · 1.9star
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
<1 miles, S · 2.3star
Keonepoko Elementary School
2 miles, NE · 1star
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Colleges

Hawaii Community College
16 miles, N · 1.4star
University of Hawaii at Hilo
17 miles, N · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Hilo Medical Center
19 miles, N · 3.2star
Kau Hospital
40 miles, W
North Hawaii Community Hospital
59 miles, NW · 4.1star
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Airports

Hilo International Airport
17 miles, N · 1star
Kahului Airport
137 miles, N · 2.3star
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