What is the median household income in Pepeekeo, HI?
The median household income in Pepeekeo, HI is $70,625 (±$20,684) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $750 a month would take about $30,000 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Pepeekeo, the median household income went from $45,547 in 2015–2019 to $70,625 in 2020–2024 (+55.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $70,625 (±$20,684)
- Median renter income
- $32,039 (±$18,018)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $30,000
Income in Pepeekeo against Hawaii County, its state and the nation
| Pepeekeo | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,625 (±$20,684) | $78,639 (±$2,560) | $100,389 (±$1,121) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $32,039 (±$18,018) | $54,668 (±$4,063) | $71,363 (±$1,315) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $105,568 (±$55,588) | $90,664 (±$2,970) | $121,145 (±$1,321) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $750 (±$309) | $1,510 (±$66) | $1,971 (±$23) | $1,413 |
In Pepeekeo, median household income is not measurably different from Hawaii County ($78,639).
It is also lower than in Hawaii ($100,389).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($80,734).
In Hawaii County, Pepeekeo ranks 22 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 108 of 124.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Pepeekeo
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $750 a month ($9,000 a year) needs an income of about $30,000 a year.
The median renting household in Pepeekeo earns $32,039 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,547 (±$16,585) | $70,625 (±$20,684) | +55.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $331 (±$79) | $750 (±$309) | +126.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $283,100 (±$22,170) | $463,400 (±$41,809) | +63.7% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Pepeekeo
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepeekeo | — | $70,625 (±$20,684) | — |
| Papaikou | 2.9 mi | $79,079 (±$23,703) | Not measurably different |
| Hilo | 10 mi | $81,779 (±$7,098) | Not measurably different |
| Keaau | 15 mi | $85,000 (±$26,032) | Not measurably different |
| Kurtistown | 17 mi | $96,165 (±$13,067) | Higher |
| Hawaiian Paradise Park | 19 mi | $88,348 (±$18,409) | Not measurably different |
| Orchidlands Estates | 20 mi | $73,936 (±$15,290) | Not measurably different |
| Hawaiian Acres | 21 mi | $91,120 (±$32,783) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain View | 21 mi | $69,299 (±$24,363) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kurtistown, HI ($96,165).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Hawaii County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Kapaau | $83,750 (±$29,850) |
| 17 | Hilo | $81,779 (±$7,098) |
| 18 | Waikoloa Village | $81,703 (±$14,028) |
| 19 | Papaikou | $79,079 (±$23,703) |
| 20 | Orchidlands Estates | $73,936 (±$15,290) |
| 21 | Pahala | $71,518 (±$11,865) |
| 22 | Pepeekeo | $70,625 (±$20,684) |
| 23 | Mountain View | $69,299 (±$24,363) |
| 24 | Honalo | $63,125 (±$25,779) |
| 25 | Discovery Harbour | $61,042 (±$12,645) |
| 26 | Ainaloa | $58,918 (±$11,918) |
| 27 | Pahoa | $56,042 (±$30,590) |
| 28 | Hawaiian Ocean View | $45,043 (±$7,375) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Hawaii County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Pepeekeo is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Pepeekeo
What is the median household income in Pepeekeo?
The median household income in Pepeekeo is $70,625 (±$20,684) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Pepeekeo?
About $30,000 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $750 a month.
Have incomes in Pepeekeo kept up with inflation?
In Pepeekeo, the median household income went from $45,547 in 2015–2019 to $70,625 in 2020–2024 (+55.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Pepeekeo?
The median renting household in Pepeekeo, HI earns $32,039 (±$18,018) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pepeekeo CDP, Hawaii
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pepeekeo CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pepeekeo CDP, Hawaii
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pepeekeo CDP, Hawaii
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pepeekeo CDP, Hawaii
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pepeekeo CDP, Hawaii
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Pepeekeo CDP, Hawaii (place:63650, in state:15).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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