Makena, HI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
118 332.4M (US)
Median Age
62.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
51.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$188,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$2,000,001 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,823 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Maui County
4
Kahului-Wailuku Metro Area
4
Hawaii
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Maui County
7
Kahului-Wailuku Metro Area
7
Hawaii
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 65
Feb 3 0 64
Mar 4 0 65
Apr 3 0 66
May 2 0 67
Jun 2 0 69
Jul 2 0 70
Aug 2 0 71
Sep 2 0 70
Oct 3 0 70
Nov 4 0 68
Dec 5 0 66

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 29%
Hillary Clinton 62%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, HI State Senate District 6, HI State House District 11, HI
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Schools

Kamalii Elementary School
7 miles, N • 4.1 star
Lokelani Intermediate School
8 miles, N • 2.3 star
Kihei Elementary School
9 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Hawaii Maui College
19 miles, N • 1.4 star
Kapiolani Community College
99 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Kula Hospital
7 miles, NE
Maui Memorial Medical Center
18 miles, N • 4.1 star
Kohala Hospital
49 miles, SE
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Airports

Kahului Airport
19 miles, N • 2.3 star
Daniel K Inouye International Airport
108 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Hilo International Airport
109 miles, SE • 1 star
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