Makawao, HI real estate and demographic information

About Makawao

Makawao is a somewhat small town located in the state of Hawaii. With a population of 7,269 people and three constituent neighborhoods, Makawao is the 23rd largest community in Hawaii.

Housing costs in Makawao are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Hawaii.

Unlike some towns, Makawao isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Makawao are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Makawao is a town of sales and office workers, professionals and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Makawao who work in office and administrative support (14.43%), sales jobs (13.22%) and management occupations (8.54%).

Makawao is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Makawao’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Makawao is worth considering.

Makawao Information and Demographics

In terms of college education, Makawao is somewhat better educated than the 21.84% who have a 4-year degree or higher in the typical US community: 25.44% of adults 25 and older in the town have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Makawao in 2010 was $24,579, which is middle income relative to Hawaii, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $98,316 for a family of four. However, Makawao contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Makawao is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Makawao home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Makawao residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Makawao also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 15.13% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Makawao include Portuguese, German, Italian, English, Irish and Dutch.

The most common language spoken in Makawao is English.