What are the schools like in Kilauea, HI?

Kilauea 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 Kilauea?

The median household income in Kilauea, HI is $85,227 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Kilauea, HI?

Kilauea has an average high temperature of 77.0°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Kilauea, HI affordable or expensive?

Kilauea's cost of living index is 110, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kilauea is 10% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $893,800 and the median rent is $2,303 per month.

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

Kilauea has a violent crime rate of 260.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1748.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kilauea, HI a Good Place to Live?

Kilauea is a small town of 3,386 in Hawaii, with a median household income of $85,227 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 110 (US average = 100), which is 10% above the national average.

Strengths: Kilauea stands out for solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Kilauea 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: 109.5

Kilauea's overall cost of living index is 109.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kilauea costs roughly 10% more than the average American city.

Metric	Kilauea, HI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$893,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,303	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,227	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Kilauea's violent crime rate is 260.1 per 100,000 residents — 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

260.1 /100k

Property Crime

1748.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Kilauea 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	Kilauea, 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	30.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kilauea sees average highs of 77.0°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 61.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Kilauea, HI
Average High — January	77.0°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	61.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Kilauea, HI	National Avg
Population	3,386	—
Median Age	40.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	20.1%	6.3%
Under 18	22.8%	22.2%
65 and over	21.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kalihiwai, HI 3 mi Princeville, HI 5 mi Hanalei, HI 6 mi Anahola, HI 7 mi Kapaa, HI 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Kilauea

Kilauea, HI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

96754

Kilauea vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kilauea, HI affordable or expensive?

Kilauea's cost of living index is 110, where 100 is the national average. That puts Kilauea roughly 10% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $893,800 and median rent is $2,303/month.

What is the crime rate in Kilauea, HI?

Kilauea's violent crime rate is 260.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1748.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kilauea?

Public schools in Kilauea 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. 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kilauea, HI a good place to live?

Kilauea, HI has a population of 3,386, a median household income of $85,227, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Kilauea?

Kilauea averages 77.0°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kilauea?

Kilauea, HI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 96754.

What is the population of Kilauea?

The population of Kilauea, Hawaii is 3,386 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kilauea?

Key numbers for living in Kilauea: cost of living index 110 (100 = US average), median home $893,800, median household income $85,227, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kilauea side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.