What are the schools like in Honokaa, HI?

Honokaa 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 Honokaa?

The median household income in Honokaa, HI is $70,819 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Honokaa, HI?

Honokaa has an average high temperature of 77.5°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Honokaa, HI affordable or expensive?

Honokaa's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Honokaa is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $494,300 and the median rent is $1,145 per month.

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

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

Is Honokaa, HI a Good Place to Live?

Honokaa is a small town of 2,290 in Hawaii, with a median household income of $70,819 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Honokaa stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Honokaa 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: 101.0

Honokaa's overall cost of living index is 101.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Honokaa costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Honokaa, HI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$494,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,145	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,819	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Honokaa 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	Honokaa, 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	21.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Honokaa sees average highs of 77.5°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 87.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Honokaa, HI
Average High — January	77.5°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	87.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Honokaa, HI	National Avg
Population	2,290	—
Median Age	40.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	21.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	29.8%	6.3%
Under 18	24.7%	22.2%
65 and over	20.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Paauilo, HI 7 mi Kukuihaele, HI 7 mi Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), HI 11 mi Laupahoehoe, HI 17 mi Halaula, HI 22 mi

ZIP Codes in Honokaa

Honokaa, HI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

96727

Honokaa vs Other Cities

Honokaa, HI vs Paauilo, HI Honokaa, HI vs Kukuihaele, HI Honokaa, HI vs Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), HI Honokaa, HI vs Laupahoehoe, HI Honokaa, HI vs Halaula, HI

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Honokaa, HI affordable or expensive?

Honokaa's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Honokaa roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $494,300 and median rent is $1,145/month.

What is the crime rate in Honokaa, HI?

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

What are the schools like in Honokaa?

Public schools in Honokaa 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. 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Honokaa, HI a good place to live?

Honokaa, HI has a population of 2,290, a median household income of $70,819, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Honokaa?

Honokaa averages 77.5°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 87.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Honokaa?

Honokaa, HI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 96727.

What is the population of Honokaa?

The population of Honokaa, Hawaii is 2,290 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Honokaa?

Key numbers for living in Honokaa: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $494,300, median household income $70,819, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Honokaa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.