Paia, HI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
2,629 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$120,735 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$881,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$528 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,382 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.4% 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 71
Feb 3 0 71
Mar 4 0 72
Apr 3 0 73
May 2 0 74
Jun 1 0 76
Jul 2 0 77
Aug 1 0 78
Sep 1 0 78
Oct 2 0 77
Nov 4 0 75
Dec 4 0 72

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, HI State Senate District 7, HI State House District 13, HI
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Schools

Doris Todd Christian Academy
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Paia Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Roots School
3 miles, E
Haiku Elementary School
3 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

University of Hawaii Maui College
7 miles, W • 1.4 star
Kapiolani Community College
96 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Maui Memorial Medical Center
8 miles, W • 4.1 star
Kula Hospital
14 miles, S
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Airports

Kahului Airport
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
Daniel K Inouye International Airport
104 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Hilo International Airport
119 miles, SE • 1 star
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