Lawai, HI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,775 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$104,826 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$853,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$679 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,608 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kauai County
3
Kapaa Urban Area
3
Hawaii
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kauai County
5
Kapaa Urban Area
5
Hawaii
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 69
Feb 2 0 69
Mar 3 0 70
Apr 1 0 71
May 1 0 73
Jun 1 0 75
Jul 1 0 76
Aug 1 0 77
Sep 1 0 76
Oct 3 0 75
Nov 3 0 73
Dec 4 0 70

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, HI State Senate District 8, HI State House District 17, HI
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Schools

Kalaheo Elementary School
1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Koloa Elementary School
3 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Eleele Elementary School
5 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Kauai Community College
8 miles, E • 1.9 star
University of Hawaii-West Oahu
101 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
103 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Leeward Community College
104 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Wilcox Memorial Hospital
10 miles, E • 4.1 star
Wahiawa General Hospital
99 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Lihue Airport
11 miles, E • 1.9 star
Daniel K Inouye International Airport
110 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Kahului Airport
210 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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