Apartments for rent in Pahoa, HI

The small town of Pahoa, Hawaii is home to just under 1,000 residents. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (22%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just over 43, is older than most cities in Hawaii. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 35% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $890 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Pahoa will save around $7,500 compared to the state average.

Pahoa workers bring in an average annual income of almost $40,000, the lowest average income of any municipality in the state. Pahoa's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Pahoa has a high number of residents over the age of 25 who have a high school degree or GED (25%) compared to the national average. Further, 22% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Pahoa has an average commute time of about 28 minutes. Many residents (23%) commute to work by car, while public transportation isn't used extensively. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.