What are the schools like in Halaula, HI?

School district data for Halaula is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Halaula?

The median household income in Halaula, HI is $61,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Halaula, HI?

Halaula has an average high temperature of 82.2°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Halaula, HI affordable or expensive?

Halaula's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Halaula is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $465,200 and the median rent is $583 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Halaula, HI?

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

Is Halaula, HI a Good Place to Live?

Halaula is a small town of 959 in Hawaii, with a median household income of $61,250 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Halaula stands out for an affordable cost of living.

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

All Halaula 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: 95.3

Halaula's overall cost of living index is 95.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Halaula costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Halaula, HI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$465,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$583	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Halaula, HI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Halaula sees average highs of 82.2°F in January and 87.9°F in July, with 71.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Halaula, HI
Average High — January	82.2°F
Average High — July	87.9°F
Annual Precipitation	71.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Halaula, HI	National Avg
Population	959	—
Median Age	37.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	20.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.6%	18.9%
Asian	13.8%	6.3%
Under 18	31.1%	22.2%
65 and over	30.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kapaau, HI 2 mi Hawi, HI 4 mi Kukuihaele, HI 15 mi Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), HI 17 mi Puako, HI 18 mi

Halaula vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Halaula, HI affordable or expensive?

Halaula's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Halaula roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $465,200 and median rent is $583/month.

What is the crime rate in Halaula, HI?

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

What are the schools like in Halaula?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Halaula, HI a good place to live?

Halaula, HI has a population of 959, a median household income of $61,250, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. 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 Halaula?

Halaula averages 82.2°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 71.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Halaula?

The population of Halaula, Hawaii is 959 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Halaula?

Key numbers for living in Halaula: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $465,200, median household income $61,250. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Halaula side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.