Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park · National Register of Historic Places
Kaiminani’s story
Kaiminani in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →KaiminaniHI
A town of 11,465.
3 bordering townsMap →
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park · Photo: W Nowicki · CC BY 3.0
Population
11,465
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$773K
Census ACS
Household income
$111K
median
Median age
44.0
years
Jobs based here
6,264
A job hub
Is Kaiminani a good place to live?
The best of Kaiminani’s subject grades are an A− for health and an A for the outdoors; the weakest is a D− for hazard risk. Kaiminani’s January low is 69°F, above both Hawaii’s towns (64°F) and U.S. towns (22°F). Among 93 Hawaii towns, just 2 have a lower median rent than Kaiminani. 54% of the land in Kaiminani is conserved, against 12% in Hawaii’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Kekaha Kai State Park, at 1,275 acres with 1.6 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Kaiminani has no overall grade: it has no figures for safety and schools, and an overall grade needs at least three of the four big subjects (cost of living, safety, schools and health).
What makes Kaiminani stand out
Where Kaiminani beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here6,264
Residents who work544
Work
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 99% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
OutdoorsA
53.6% conserved land
Biggest place to walk: Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, 5.5 mi of trail.
Worth knowing · Natural hazardsD−
Inland flooding and earthquakes at the top
FEMA National Risk Index.
A job hub
Every workday, about 6,236 people come to Kaiminani for work
Where Kaiminani’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
6,264jobs based in Kaiminani
5%of working residents work in town
161 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Kaiminani grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Hawaii), ordered by how far Kaiminani is from typical.
Kaiminani has no overall grade: it has no figures for safety and schools, and an overall grade needs at least three of the four big subjects (cost of living, safety, schools and health).
Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listD−Open →HealthKona Community Hospital 17.2 miles awayA−Open →Cost of livingTypical home $773K, 9.8 years of the Hilo area’s $79K median household incomeC−Open →Jobs & income$111K median household incomeBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.8 of 20; 4.8% of households have no car; 2.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 87° summer afternoons–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 44.0; 33% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Kaiminani: who provides what
Kaiminani is unincorporated, so Hawaii County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerHawaii Electric Light Co45.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNorth Kona water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesHawaii CountyHawaii County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Hawaii you can register online up to and including Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHawaii County ClerkHawaii County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP codes96740, 9672596740 99% · 96725 1%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Kaiminani.
OutdoorsA
Conserved land covers nearly a third of Kaiminani
42 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. The trail density in Kaiminani is 1.0 miles per square mile.
53.6%conserved
53.6%
conserved · 14,030 of 26,165 acres
42 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park | 5.5 mi | 645 |
| 2. Kekaha Kai State Park | 1.6 mi | 1,275 |
| 3. Wawaloli Beach Park | 0.7 mi | 58 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Schools
The schools Kaiminani’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Hawaii Department of Education school district. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuleana Education PrivateLargest elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 76 | – |
| West Hawaii Explorations AcademyLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 286 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Kaiminani has 11.5 jobs for every working resident, and 6,236 people commute in
Most working residents leave Kaiminani for work: only 5% work in town. Kaiminani’s average trip to work is 20 minutes. Jobs based in Kaiminani grew to 6,264 in 2023, 696 more than in 2013.
5%work in town
| Kaiminani | Hawaii towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $111,000 | $100,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 14% | 8.1% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.1% | 3.6% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Kaiminani5%
Urban Honolulu38%
Hilo7%
Kailua6%
Kahului3%
161 mi
median commute distance
6,264
jobs based in Kaiminani
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 45% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D−
Inland flooding leads a very high hazard risk in Kaiminani
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 94% of U.S. communities.
94risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthA−
Kaiminani is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Kaiminani beats the Hawaii average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 21% of Kaiminani adults binge drink. Among 93 Hawaii towns, just 7 have a lower share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Kaiminani.
81%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Kaiminani | Hawaii towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 19% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 31% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 76% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 45% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Hawaii
5 better19 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Kaiminani | HI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| Fewer adults who get no exercise | 18.3% | 23% |
| More adults with depression | 20.9% | 16% |
Kona Community Hospital
17.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
64th
percentile among HI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Kaiminani has mild winters and pleasant summers
Kaiminani has warm winters and warm summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 69° and snow is almost unheard of.
87°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter69–82°
Spring71–83°
Summer75–86°
Fall74–86°
87°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer children than Hawaii overall
Children under 18 are 17% of residents (21% statewide). 23% of residents are 65 or older in Kaiminani. Among 93 Hawaii towns, just 8 have a lower share of children under 18 than Kaiminani.
44median age · HI 40.9
| Kaiminani | Hawaii towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% | 22% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 44 years | 41.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 31% | 29% |
KaiminaniHawaiiUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school26%
Some college28%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
About 82 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.9 points). Across Hawaii, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Kaiminani | HI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.3% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.2% | 9.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13% | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.2% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.6% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.5% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.9% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.3% | 9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.9% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.9% | 26.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.8% | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.2% | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.3% | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.9% | 13.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HousingCost of living grade C−
A home in Kaiminani sells for about $1.05M at the median
$1.05Mmedian sale price
Market temperature
88
days on market
96.5%
sale-to-list price
10
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 24 attractions →Mauna Kea and 12 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Kaiminani. Close and well known come first.
Big draw35 mi MountainMauna Kea
Big draw32 mi MountainMauna Loa
10 mi MountainHualālai
29 mi National ParkHawai'i Volcanoes National Park1.9M visitors a year
in town National Historical ParkKaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park360K visitors a year
24 mi National Historical ParkPu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park372K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mauna Kea: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mauna Loa: Gordon Joly, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hualālai: Photograph by J. Kauahikaua., Public domain · Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: Jos-uit-boston at Dutch Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park: W Nowicki, CC BY 3.0 · Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Kaiminani
17pages on Kaiminani
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Kaiminani; the nearest are
University of Hawaii at HiloUniversity or college · Public · Hilo60 mi$7,838 in-state tuitionHawaii Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Hilo60.7 mi$3,204 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Kaiminani residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Hawaii.
Get outside
42 miles of trails in Kaiminani
53.6% of the town is conserved land, across 4 parks and preserves.
3
Wawaloli Beach Park0.7 mi of trails · 58 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Landmarks
2 places in Kaiminani on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Kaiminani
Unincorporated community in Hawaii, United States
Kaiminani is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It is the westernmost community on the island of Hawaii and is bordered to the east by Kaloko and to the south by Kailua-Kona. As of the 2020 census, Kaiminani had a population of 12,590. The community was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. It occupies most of the territory that once belonged to the Kalaoa CDP, excluding 5.65 mi² of vacation-home tracts and Kekaha Kai State Park.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 394 ft
Kaiminani’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Kaiminani.
KalokoKailuaHolualoaKaiminani
How the neighbors grade
Kaloko has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Kaiminani, Kaloko, Kailua and Holualoa report no FBI crime data of their own. Kaiminani, Kailua and Holualoa aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Kaiminani with a neighbor →
Questions about Kaiminani
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Kaiminani, HI a good place to live?
Kaiminani has no overall grade: it has no figures for safety and schools, and an overall grade needs at least three of the four big subjects (cost of living, safety, schools and health).
Is Kaiminani, HI expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $773,000, 7% below the Hawaii typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.