Apartments for rent in Paia, HI

Paia, a small town in Hawaii, has a population of approximately 3,000. The town's residents, at an average age of just over 36, are younger than most cities in Hawaii. The majority of residents own their homes in Paia, and 36% of residents rent. With an average rent of $1,861 per month, exceeding the state average by $344 a month, relatively high rent costs may play a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Averaging about 25 minutes, the commute time for Paia residents is quicker than the state average of about 30 minutes. Many residents (47%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit is not used. Walking (2%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number is higher than the national average.

Compared to the national average, Paia has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or equivalent (22%). Furthermore, 20% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Many Paia residents work in one of two industries: entertainment and retail. Combined, these industries make up 20% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 9% of residents work in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the town. Paia workers bring in an average annual income of just over $87,000, about the same as the average Hawaii resident. Paia, however, compares more favorably to the national average of $73,345.