Cost of Living in Keokea, HI

Population 3,049 · Hawaii · Data vintage 2023

206
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Keokea sits 146% above the national median — $749,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $119,464 (60% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.4% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 105 miles east of Urban Honolulu, Keokea is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 10% lower than Urban Honolulu's $834,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 246
Rent 146

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Keokea

The median home value in Keokea is $749,100 — 146% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,918/month, 46% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $119,464/year is 60% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.4%, above the national average of 4.8%. Hawaii's top state income tax rate is 11.0% and the combined sales tax is 4.4%. The climate averages highs of 86.1°F and lows of 68.1°F. Overall, Keokea has a cost of living index of 206 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 106% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$749,100
146% above avg
Median Rent
$1,918/mo
46% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
32.5x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.3%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,597
1 BR
$1,625
2 BR
$2,135
3 BR
$2,810
4 BR
$3,324
Owner-occupied 80.0%
Renter-occupied 20.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,918
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,532/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
39.5 min
46% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.8%
Carpooled
11.1%
Public transit
0.7%
Walked
2.0%
Work from home
7.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 11.0%
Total Sales Tax 4.4%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 0.4%
Property Tax 0.3%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$119,464
60% above avg
Per Capita Income
$44,836
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
54% above avg
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.1%
Graduate degree 10.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.6
Male median age 36.5
Female median age 39.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
86.1°F
Avg Low
68.1°F
Annual Precip
16.2"
60° 68° 75° 83° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 828283858788899090898683
Low °F 646465676870727271706866
Precip" 2.422.002.641.320.710.170.530.530.450.831.812.80

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 20 — Good
99.1%
Good air days/yr
152
Max AQI recorded
347
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Keokea, HI?

Keokea has a cost index of 206 (100 = national average). It is 106% above the national average.

What is average rent in Keokea, HI?

The median gross rent in Keokea is $1,918 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Keokea?

The median home value in Keokea is $749,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Keokea?

The median household income in Keokea is $119,464 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Keokea, HI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Keokea is 4.4%. The Hawaii state income tax top rate is 11.0%.

Is Keokea, HI affordable?

Keokea is above average in cost of living, with an index of 206 — about 106% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Keokea?

Keokea has average high temperatures of 86.1°F and average lows of 68.1°F. Annual precipitation is 16.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Keokea at a Glance

Population
3,049
Median Income
$119,464
Home Value
$749,100
Median Rent
$1,918/mo
Unemployment
7.4%
Avg High Temp
86.1°F
Sales Tax
4.4%
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