What are the schools like in Discovery Harbour, HI?

Discovery Harbour is served primarily by Hawaii Department of Education. The district operates 183 elementary schools, 42 middle schools, and 46 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Discovery Harbour?

The median household income in Discovery Harbour, HI is $61,417 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.9%.

What is the weather like in Discovery Harbour, HI?

Discovery Harbour has an average high temperature of 75.0°F in January and 78.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches.

Discovery Harbour, HI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Discovery Harbour, HI affordable or expensive?

Discovery Harbour's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Discovery Harbour is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $414,300 and the median rent is $1,382 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Discovery Harbour, HI?

Crime rate data for Discovery Harbour is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Discovery Harbour, HI a Good Place to Live?

Discovery Harbour is a small town of 1,241 in Hawaii, with a median household income of $61,417 and a 13.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Discovery Harbour stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Discovery Harbour is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Discovery Harbour city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.7

Discovery Harbour's overall cost of living index is 101.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Discovery Harbour costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Discovery Harbour, HI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$414,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,382	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,417	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Discovery Harbour is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Discovery Harbour is served primarily by Hawaii Department of Education. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Discovery Harbour, HI	National Avg
School District	Hawaii Department of Education	—
Elementary Schools	183	—
Middle Schools	42	—
High Schools	46	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Discovery Harbour sees average highs of 75.0°F in January and 78.1°F in July, with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Discovery Harbour, HI
Average High — January	75.0°F
Average High — July	78.1°F
Annual Precipitation	40.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Discovery Harbour, HI	National Avg
Population	1,241	—
Median Age	56.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	51.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.5%	18.9%
Asian	3.5%	6.3%
Under 18	16.0%	22.2%
65 and over	34.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Waiohinu, HI 2 mi Naalehu, HI 4 mi Hawaiian Ocean View, HI 10 mi Pahala, HI 15 mi Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI 33 mi

ZIP Codes in Discovery Harbour

Discovery Harbour, HI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

96772

Discovery Harbour vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Discovery Harbour, HI affordable or expensive?

Discovery Harbour's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Discovery Harbour roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $414,300 and median rent is $1,382/month.

What is the crime rate in Discovery Harbour, HI?

Crime data for Discovery Harbour is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Discovery Harbour?

Public schools in Discovery Harbour are operated by Hawaii Department of Education. The district has 183 elementary, 42 middle, and 46 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 28.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Discovery Harbour, HI a good place to live?

Discovery Harbour, HI has a population of 1,241, a median household income of $61,417, and an unemployment rate of 13.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Discovery Harbour?

Discovery Harbour averages 75.0°F in January and 78.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Discovery Harbour?

Discovery Harbour, HI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 96772.

What is the population of Discovery Harbour?

The population of Discovery Harbour, Hawaii is 1,241 with a median age of 56.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Discovery Harbour?

Key numbers for living in Discovery Harbour: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $414,300, median household income $61,417, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Discovery Harbour side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.