Kailua, HI โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Hawaii County ยท Hawaii

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Kailua based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Kailua
National Avg
Hawaii Avg
Population: 63Income: 58Home Value: 65Safety: 50Education: 35Median Age: 70Climate: 50Cost of Living: 79

Quick Stats

Population

21,851

2023 ACS

Median Income

$86,743

2023

Median Home Value

$649,400

2023

Median Rent

$1,747

2023

Median Age

42.2

Unemployment

4.1%

Cost of Living Index

158.3

100 = national avg

Kailua is a city in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with a population of 21,851 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Kailua is one of the communities in Hawaii.

The median household income in Kailua is $86,743, and the median home value is $649,400. The cost of living index is 158.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,747 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, and the median age is 42.2 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

21,851

Male

11,023

50.4%

Female

10,828

49.6%

Median Age

42.2

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

24.2%

High School or Higher

44.6%

Foreign Born

19.6%

Veterans

5.5%

Married

43.8%

Avg Household Size

2.8

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.712

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

42.2%

Foreign Born

19.6%

White
42.2%
Black
0.2%
Asian
18.0%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
14.3%
Two or More
22.9%
Other
2.3%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%

1,350 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

93.8%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
686 (50.8%)
Puerto Rican
263 (19.5%)
Guatemalan
36 (2.7%)
Colombian
8 (0.6%)
Honduran
2 (0.1%)
Other Hispanic
356 (26.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
17 (0.4%)
Chinese
796 (20.2%)
Filipino
1,533 (38.9%)
Vietnamese
48 (1.2%)
Korean
165 (4.2%)
Japanese
711 (18.0%)
Thai
312 (7.9%)
Taiwanese
16 (0.4%)
Other Asian
342 (8.7%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
1,435 (45.8%)
Samoan
56 (1.8%)
Chamorro
19 (0.6%)
Tongan
10 (0.3%)
Marshallese
873 (27.8%)
Other Pacific Islander
743 (23.7%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
12 (109.1%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

20,590

English Only

73.7%

#1 Non-English Language

Other Asian

3,135 speakers

Limited English

10.6%

Language Distribution

Other Asian
3,135 (15.2%)
Tagalog
663 (3.2%)
Spanish
620 (3.0%)
Chinese
539 (2.6%)
Korean
155 (0.8%)
Other Languages
81 (0.4%)
Slavic Languages
69 (0.3%)
Other Indo-European
59 (0.3%)
German
41 (0.2%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
28 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

89.4%

Limited English Proficiency

10.6%

Other Asian
40.5% limited English
Tagalog
16.9% limited English
Spanish
28.2% limited English
Chinese
86.8% limited English
Korean
58.1% limited English
Other Languages
14.8% limited English
Slavic Languages
78.3% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,201

5.5% of population

Disability Rate

12.0%

144 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$48,079

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
12.8%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
15.7%
Vietnam
50.5%
Korea
4.6%
World War II
3.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
2.2%
35-54
12.6%
55-64
14.5%
65-74
41.9%
75+
28.8%

Male Veterans

1,091

90.8%

Female Veterans

110

9.2%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$48,079

Non-Veteran Income

$40,396

Difference

$7,683

19.0% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

144

Without Disability

1,057

Disability Rate

12.0%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

8,849

#1 Ancestry

German

7.5% (1,646)

#2 Ancestry

English

7.4% (1,611)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

6.0% (1,316)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
7.5%
English
7.4%
Irish
6.0%
Italian
2.4%
Portuguese
1.9%
American
1.9%
European
1.7%
French
1.1%
Polish
1.1%
Dutch
1.0%
Russian
0.9%
Norwegian
0.9%
Scottish
0.8%
Danish
0.7%
Swedish
0.6%
Czech
0.6%
Lithuanian
0.6%
Swiss
0.5%
Austrian
0.5%
Finnish
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

7,649

Family Households

5,016

65.6%

Married Couples

3,850

50.3%

Non-Family Households

2,633

34.4%

Single Mother Households

857

11.2%

Single Father Households

309

4.0%

Living Alone

1,771

23.2%

Children Under 18

Total Children

3,653

In Married Couple

2,198

60.2%

With Single Mother

944

25.8%

With Single Father

511

14.0%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$87,784

Married Couple Income

$100,368

Single Mother Income

$65,012

Avg Family Size

2.8

Avg Non-Family Size

3.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

924

Grandparents Responsible

419

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$86,743

+18% vs national

Per Capita Income

$45,940

+24% vs national

Poverty Rate

13.4%

-1% vs national

Gini Index

0.4884

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.1%

-22% vs national

SNAP Recipients

11.8%

of households

How Kailua Compares

Kailua vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Kailua is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Kailua. The median household income here is $86,743.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
11.2%
$25-50K
15.1%
$50-75K
15.5%
$75-100K
16.5%
$100-150K
15.7%
$150-200K
10.7%
$200K+
15.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.1%

-41% vs HI avg

Labor Force

10,921

Employed

10,477

Mean Commute

19 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

24.2%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

44.6%

of adults 25+

Median Age

42.2

Work from Home

10.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

158.3

100 = national avg

+58.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$69,647

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$164,621

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
229.4
Food
116.3
Transportation
105.2
Healthcare
113.0
Utilities
135.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,603

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,076

per month

The median household income in Kailua, HI is $86,743, which is 18.5% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $45,940. The poverty rate of 13.4% is higher than the HI state average of 11.8%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4884, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, compared to the state average of 6.9%. The labor force is 10,921. 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 19 minutes, with 10.7% working from home. About 60.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 158.3, which is 58.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 229.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $69,647 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$1,350,000

Median List Price

$1,462,500

Price Per Sq Ft

$972

Days on Market

72

Active Inventory

101

Months of Supply

4.4

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$1,473,131

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$3,616

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

26.1%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

26.9%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.7%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
26.1%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
26.9%
Listings with Price Drops
19.8%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 6.3%List Price โ†“ 5.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

23

New Listings

30

Pending Sales

26

Homes Sold โ†“ 11.5%New Listings โ†‘ 11.1%Pending โ†“ 7.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$972

Median List $/SF

$931

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 25.6%List $/SF โ†‘ 19.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Kailua vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Kailua is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$649,400

Median Rent

$1,747

Total Housing Units

10,009

Vacancy Rate

23.6%

Owner Occupied

66.2%

Renter Occupied

33.8%

Median Property Tax

$2,313

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,745

Housing Types

Single Family
48.6%
Multi-Family
51.4%
Mobile Home
0.0%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,313

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.36%

of home value

Median Home Value

$649,400

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,825

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,313) by the median home value ($649,400). In Kailua, HI, this works out to an effective rate of 0.36%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Kailua, HI is $1,350,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 72 days on the market. 26.1% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $972. Zillow's observed rent index is $3,616/month. About 66.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1985. There are 10,009 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,313. The effective tax rate is 0.36%, below the national average.

Crime data is not yet available for Kailua. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

98.5

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

98.4

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

56.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

56.7

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

29

Public Assistance

$154.1M

Individual Assistance

$2.2M

Most Common Type

Fire

11 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $157.5M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Wildfires and High Winds โ†’FireAug 2023$554K$700
Mauna Kea Beach Fire โ†’FireAug 2023โ€”โ€”
Kohala Ranch Fire โ†’FireAug 2023โ€”โ€”
Mana Road Fire โ†’FireAug 2021โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Douglas โ†’HurricaneJul 2020$15Kโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalApr 2020$12.2M$6K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Lane โ†’HurricaneSep 2018$14.8Mโ€”
Tropical Storm Olivia โ†’HurricaneSep 2018โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Lane โ†’HurricaneAug 2018โ€”โ€”
Kilauea Volcanic Eruption and Earthquakeโ€ฆ โ†’Volcanic EruptionMay 2018$104.2M$3K
Pu'u O'o Volcanic Eruption and Lava Flow โ†’Volcanic EruptionNov 2014$6.9Mโ€”
Tropical Storm Iselle โ†’Severe StormSep 2014$2.8Mโ€”
Tsunami Waves โ†’TsunamiApr 2011$371Kโ€”
Severe Storms, High Surf, Flooding, and โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormFeb 2008$247Kโ€”
Puako Fire โ†’FireOct 2007โ€”โ€”
Kohala Mountain Road Fire โ†’FireAug 2007โ€”โ€”
Earthquake โ†’EarthquakeOct 2006$8.4M$2.2M
Akoni Pule Highway Fire โ†’FireAug 2005โ€”โ€”
Lalamilo Fire โ†’FireAug 2005โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 30 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

777

Total Claims Paid

$22,114,403

Avg Claim Payout

$28,461

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

29

Federal Funding

$5,022,466

Properties Protected

7

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.43

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.)6$770,505
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan5$327,953
602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation3$320,624
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic2$149,740
90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$105,000

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Kailua has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are volcanic activity, earthquake, wildfire. The area has had 29 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (11 declarations). 777 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $154,119,669 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,175,203 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 29 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

27.7%

8.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.6%

2.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

4.1pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.2%

Arthritis

26.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

15.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.6%

Loneliness

30.5%

Lack of Support

28.6%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

31.5%

Mobility

14.2%

Cognitive

14.6%

Hearing

8.0%

Vision

6.0%

Self-Care

4.4%

Independent Living

8.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Kailua has an obesity rate of 27.7%, which is 8.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 75.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.3 mi

Kona Community Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Kona Community Hospital10.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Kohala Hospital40.4 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Kau Hospital45.1 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Hale Ho'Ola Hamakua46.0 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Hilo Benioff Medical Center49.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COโ‚‚e

1.5K MT

Top Emitter

Kapaa and Kalaheo Sanitary Landfills

1.5K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (10,000 - 25,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Kapaa and Kalaheo Sanitary Landfills
City & County Of Honolulu Hawaii
Waste1,473

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.5K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

19 min

-18% vs national

Drive Alone

60.7%

-23% vs national

Public Transit

0.3%

-69% vs national

Work From Home

10.7%

+15% vs national

Carpool

22.1%

Walk / Bike

3.6%

combined

How Kailua's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

5-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322011
202233020
202111000
202066021
201833100

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Kailua, HI is 19 minutes, which is 17.5% below the national average of 23 minutes. 60.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 10.7% work from home, which is above the HI state average of 9.5%. 22.1% of workers carpool. 3.3% walk to work. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.2%

of households

No Internet

3.3%

of households

Total Households

7,649

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
78.2%
Cellular Data Plan
86.1%
Satellite
8.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.2%
No Internet Access
3.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.2%

of households

Smartphone

91.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

87.6%

of households

Tablet

77.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.2%
Smartphone
91.7%
Desktop / Laptop
87.6%
Tablet
77.7%
Smartphone Only
2.5%
No Computer
2.8%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

42.9ยข

per kWh

+125% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Commercial Rate

38.2ยข

per kWh

+147% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Industrial Rate

34.1ยข

per kWh

+187% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$212

residential

+45% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

151% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Hawaii averages 42.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $212. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Kailua vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

91.3% of households in Kailua have broadband internet access. 78.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.3% of households have no internet access.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Kailua is located in Hawaii County, HI. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Kailua.

Election Overview

Source: Hawaii County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

52,163

63.0%

GOP Votes

28,748

34.7%

Total Votes

82,823

Margin

D+28.3%

Shift from 2020

R+8.0pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+28.3%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202452,16328,74882,82363.0%34.7%D+28.3
202058,73126,89787,81466.9%30.6%D+36.2
201641,25817,50064,86563.6%27.0%D+36.6

In the 2024 presidential election, Hawaii County recorded 82,823 total votes. Democrats won the county with 63.0% of the vote compared to 34.7% for Republicans, a margin of D+28.3%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+8.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Hawaii County has shifted 8.4 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

301

Total Assets

$321.6M

Total Income

$159.1M

Per 10K Residents

137.8

nonprofits

+63.6% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

16

Median Assets

$123K

Oldest Active

1940

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
41
Recreation & Sports
29
Arts & Culture
22
Human Services
21
Philanthropy
21
Animal-Related
16
Religion
16
Environment
12
Youth Development
9
Community Improvement
9
Health Care
8
Public Benefit
8
International
3
Mental Health
2
Crime & Legal
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Housing & Shelter
2
Public Safety
2
Science & Tech
2
Unknown
2
Voluntary Health
1
Employment
1
Civil Rights
1
Social Science
1
93.5%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $300.6M of $321.6M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Largest Nonprofits in Kailua

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
HAROLD K L CASTLE FOUNDATIONโ€”$171.3M$37.3M1964
KAMAAINA CARE INCEducation$45.3M$41.4M1991
LE JARDIN ACADEMY INCโ€”$34.5M$28.7M1972
SEAGULL SCHOOLS INCEducation$27.8M$14.7M1974
MAKANA ALOHA FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$5.4M$1.6M2008
POHAI NANI FOUNDATIONHuman Services$5.0M$1.0M1971
HAWAII GOOD FOOD ALLIANCEHuman Services$4.1M$6.3M2020
AES HAWAII FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.5M$253K2024
PACIFIC AMERICAN FOUNDATION HAWAIIEnvironment$2.3M$54K2015
PACIFIC AMERICAN FOUNDATIONInternational$2.2M$3.9M1994
R L HUNTINGTON HAWAII FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$2.1M$236K2018
HOOKUAAINAArts & Culture$1.6M$1.1M2011
GREENPEACE FOUNDATIONโ€”$1.5M$204K1978
PSI CHILD CENTERSโ€”$1.2M$920K1978
AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION OF HAWAIIโ€”$1.2M$2.1M1983
KINAI EHAHousing & Shelter$1.0M$1.7M2017
THE POORMAN-HOYT-STRATFORD FOUNDATIONโ€”$906K$102K1986
LOREY BODE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONEducation$893K$42K2019
KAULUAKALANACommunity Improvement$870K$872K2019
PARENT PARTICIPATION NURSERY SCHOOLEducation$829K$592K1973
PAUL AND KAREN SULLIVAN FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$662K$34K2013
FRIENDS OF HAWAIIS URBAN FORESTEnvironment$530K$474K2008
POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL INCInternational$441K$203K1983
KAUAI HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATIONEducation$425K$127K2009
PAPAHANAUMOKUAKEA MARINE DEBRIS PROJECT INCAnimal-Related$391K$3.3M2019
WINDWARD SENIORS DAY CARE CENTERHuman Services$371K$479K1974
HUI O KOOLAUPOKOEnvironment$348K$237K2008
WINDWARD ROTARY EDUCATION FOUNDATIONEducation$323K$224K1996
OIKONOS-ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGEScience & Tech$311K$1.1M2002
POPOKI PLACE OAHU CAT SANCTUARYAnimal-Related$288K$24K2022
HAWAII WORKFORCE PIPELINE INCEducation$285K$541K2021
LANIKAI CANOE CLUBโ€”$264K$258K1983
DOOHER INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS AND ENERGYRecreation & Sports$247K$80K2001
ASSOCIATION OF SKATEBOARDERS IN HAWAIIRecreation & Sports$241K$142K1997
HAWAII MARINE MAMMAL ALLIANCE INCAnimal-Related$229K$686K2016
LANIKAI ATHLETIC CLUBRecreation & Sports$204K$1.8M2005
FRIENDS OF HOKULEA AND HAWAIILOA INCArts & Culture$192K$57K1997
PTA HAWAII CONGRESSโ€”$183K$83K1972
EARTHTRUSTAnimal-Related$163K$80K1977
HAWAII VA FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$149K$226K2015
HOPE FOR PEOPLE MINISTRIESCommunity Improvement$148K$203K2019
HAWAII EDUCATION OF THE ARTS INCEducation$142K$173K2008
SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL WINDWARD OAHUHuman Services$136K$86K2024
YOGA INSTITUTEHealth Care$131K$593K2017
HEALTHY CLIMATE COMMUNITIESEnvironment$123K$191K2017
CHILDREN S MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER INCMental Health$123K$175K2022
NA LIMA KAHIAUPhilanthropy$101K$140K2015
KAILUA CANOE CLUB INCRecreation & Sports$96K$190K2009
HAWAII VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLEArts & Culture$95K$64K2016
KANAKA IKAIKA RACING ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$92K$172K2014

Kailua, HI has 301 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $321.6M. The most common category is Education, with 41 organizations. 16 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 137.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1940.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

263

Total Approved

$31.1M

Jobs Supported

1,750

Per 10K Residents

120.4

SBA loans

-90.1% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

32

Top Lender

Central Pacific Bank

81 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)97% of all loans

Loans

254

Total Amount

$27.4M

Avg Loan

$107,794

Median Loan

$50,000

SBA Guaranteed

$18.8M(69%)

Jobs Supported

1,692

5043% of all loans

Loans

9

Total Amount

$3.7M

Avg Loan

$408,000

Median Loan

$214,000

7(a) โ€” 97%504 โ€” 3%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

27

10% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$5.1M

16% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$187,441

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services38 loans
NAICS 72
$5.7M
Health Care & Social Assistance34 loans
NAICS 62
$4.6M
Construction29 loans
NAICS 23
$3.5M
Professional & Technical Services21 loans
NAICS 54
$1.8M
Other Services17 loans
NAICS 81
$1.8M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Biogenesis Pacific Inc.2$2.2M
Wilson Homecare Kailua Llc1$1.5M
Matthew Hirokane1$1.4M
Laughing Gravy Inc.1$1.2M
Akamai Enterprises Kailua Llc1$855K
Water Gardens Keolu 4 Llc1$772K
Blinds Sided L.l.c.1$712K
Timmy T's Gourmet Grinders1$712K
Cold Stone Creamery1$535K
Kimo's Surf Hut Llc2$500K

Kailua, HI has received 263 SBA loans totaling $31.1M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 254 loans (97% of the total), supporting 1,692 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 9 loans totaling $3.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Kailua is Central Pacific Bank with 81 loans. That works out to 120.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

2

Total Population

45,477

Avg Median Income

$91,259

Avg Home Value

$785,500

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
967254,672$88,426$840,400$1,52896.2
9674040,805$94,091$730,600$1,692242.4

Kailua, HI has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 45,477. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $91,259. The average median home value is $785,500. The average median monthly rent is $1,610.

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