City profile · Hawaii · Census ACS 2023

Pukalani, HI

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Pukalani - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

8,490
Residents
$120,707
Median income
$926,100
Median home
$2,624
Median rent (state)

Pukalani - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Pukalani lands in the 87th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

87th
percentile, household income
97th
percentile, home value
94th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Pukalani, HI

8,490 people live in Pukalani, Hawaii - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $120,707 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 9.9%. Typical homes in Pukalani are valued around $926,100, and the median resident age is 48.1 years. About 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 59.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 2 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Hawaii carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Hawaii scores 110.0 (Well Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,624 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Hawaii's average monthly utility costs around $280 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 93.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

8,490 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Hawaii

Median Household Income

$120,707 /yr

Poverty 9.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.0 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Hawaii average

How does Pukalani compare to other US cities?

Here's how Pukalani stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 87% higher than other cities
Home value 97% pricier than other cities
Median rent 94% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Pukalani against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Hawaii only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Hawaii-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Pukalani toward the top of Hawaii's cities

Among the 150 Hawaii cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Pukalani ranks #36 - the 76th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Pukalani only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#35 of 155
77th percentile in Hawaii
Median Gross Rent
#56 of 160
51st percentile in Hawaii
Median Home Value
#36 of 150
76th percentile in Hawaii
Poverty Rate
#51 of 160
68th percentile in Hawaii
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#63 of 160
60th percentile in Hawaii

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Hawaii only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

87thIncome percentile

87th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Pukalani's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$926,100 3rd percentile more affordable than 3% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Pukalani $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Pukalani, HI Pukalani, HI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Pukalani, HI-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Pukalani, HI median $120,707/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Pukalani, HI's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Pukalani, HI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 33.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 59.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
8,490
Median Income
$120,707
Median Home Value
$926,100
Median Age
48.1
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Labor force participation
59.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
33.9%

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
74.8%
Carpool
16.0%
Public Transit
0.4%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
7.8%
Other
1.0%

Based on 4,230 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Hawaii - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$220
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$60
avg/month
Total Utilities
$280
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Hawaii state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Hawaii state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Pukalani sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.0
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,624/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
93.1 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Hawaii

Ahuimanu
8,520 people
Waikele
7,950 people
Lihue
7,847 people
Aiea
9,155 people
Hickam Housing
9,195 people
Haiku-Pauwela
9,290 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Pukalani's 8,490 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Hampton, GA
8,491 people
Conover, NC
8,491 people
Liberty, TX
8,491 people
Bellwood, VA
8,489 people
Ephrata, WA
8,493 people
Fort Lupton, CO
8,494 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Pukalani's $120,707 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Martin Lake, MN
$120,705 median income
West Haven-Sylvan, OR
$120,709 median income
Hasley Canyon, CA
$120,714 median income
Twin Lakes, IA
$120,699 median income
Bel Air South, MD
$120,721 median income
Murrysville, PA
$120,685 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Pukalani, HI Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Pukalani, HI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 29.6% 21.2% 41.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 16.0% White 29.6% Black or African American 1.4% Asian 21.2% American Indian 1.1% Native Hawaiian 2.8% Some other race 2.6% Two or more races 41.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Pukalani compares to nearby Hawaii cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Pukalani (this city) 8,490 $120,707
Ahuimanu 8,520 $129,028
Waikele 7,950 $111,971
Lihue 7,847 $77,420
Census ACS 5-year FIPS HI NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Pukalani, HI?

What is the population of Pukalani, HI? +

8,490 people live in Pukalani, HI according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Pukalani, HI? +

In Pukalani, the typical household earns $120,707 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Pukalani? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Pukalani; the closest available measure is the Hawaii state average, a cost of living index of 110.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Hawaii vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Pukalani, HI? +

A typical home in Pukalani is worth $926,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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