Did you ever wonder what the poorest cities in Hawaii were? These are the poorest cities in the state, measured by median household income (and our fabulous source is none other than the amazing RoadSnacks). Each of these is far less than half of the median state income of $67,492.

  1. Hawaiian Ocean View

Hawaii Life/Website Median household income: $27,449

Poverty Rate: 55.2%

While you’re in the Ocean View area, though, you can’t skip a visit to the intriguing Kula Kai Caverns, where you can learn all about the geology of the area and the Native peoples who called it home. Ocean View, HI, USA

  1. Hawaiian Beaches

Fuzzy Gerdes/Flickr Median household income: $42,882

Poverty Rate: 18.8%

Hawaiian Beaches has the special honor of being nearby Nanawale Park, a beautiful forest reserve in Hawaii that’s definitely worth a visit! Hawaiian Beaches, HI 96778, USA

  1. Makaha Valley

InSapphoWeTrust/Wikimedia Median household income: $50,992

Poverty Rate: 31.0%

Makaha Valley happens to be a scenic stop along one of our all-time favorite scenic drives in Hawaii - see for yourself! Makaha Valley, HI 96792, USA

  1. Waianae

Bill Yates/Google Local Median household income: $62,172

Poverty Rate: 24.4%

Nestled between Makaha Valley and Waianae is the amazing Pokai Bay Beach, which is easily one of the most beautiful places in Hawaii to relax and unwind. Waianae, HI 96792, USA

  1. Nanakuli

Farragutful/Wikimedia Median household income: $75,031

Poverty Rate: 15.3%

While in the area, be sure to visit the notable (and gorgeous) Nanakuli Beach, which is a real-life paradise. N?n?kuli, HI 96792, USA

  1. Hilo

Thomas/Flickr Median household income: $63,283

Poverty Rate: 17.1%

Fun fact: Hilo is the single oldest town in Hawaii, and it brings plenty of tourism to this beautiful little state all on its own. Hilo, HI 96720, USA

  1. Wahaiawa

Kathy Boast/Google Local Median household income: $62,092

Poverty Rate: 16.1%

Please remember: the presence of any one town on this list is NOT a judgment of its character, culture, or attractions. There are amazing things in every last one of these places, and Wahaiawa happens to be one of the most underrated towns in Hawaii. Wahiawa, HI 96786, USA

  1. Wailuku

293.xx.xxx.xx/Wikimedia Median household income: $73,576

Poverty Rate: 10.9%

Oh, and PS: you ought to come to town and find out why Wailuku is one of the all-time best-kept secrets in Hawaii. Wailuku, HI 96793, USA

  1. Maili

Nicolai Edgar Andersen/Wikimedia Median household income: $88,395

Poverty Rate: 18.1%

While in Maili, you have to pay a visit to the legendary Ma’ili Beach Park which, if you ask us, is grossly underrated. Maili, HI 96792, USA

Did any of these statistics from RoadSnacks surprise you? Keep in mind that Hawaii is an expensive state to live in and residents generally make more here than in much of the lower 48.

Hawaii Life/Website

Median household income: $27,449

Poverty Rate: 55.2%

While you’re in the Ocean View area, though, you can’t skip a visit to the intriguing Kula Kai Caverns, where you can learn all about the geology of the area and the Native peoples who called it home.

Ocean View, HI, USA

Fuzzy Gerdes/Flickr

Median household income: $42,882

Poverty Rate: 18.8%

Hawaiian Beaches has the special honor of being nearby Nanawale Park, a beautiful forest reserve in Hawaii that’s definitely worth a visit!

Hawaiian Beaches, HI 96778, USA

InSapphoWeTrust/Wikimedia

Median household income: $50,992

Poverty Rate: 31.0%

Makaha Valley happens to be a scenic stop along one of our all-time favorite scenic drives in Hawaii - see for yourself!

Makaha Valley, HI 96792, USA

Bill Yates/Google Local

Median household income: $62,172

Poverty Rate: 24.4%

Nestled between Makaha Valley and Waianae is the amazing Pokai Bay Beach, which is easily one of the most beautiful places in Hawaii to relax and unwind.

Waianae, HI 96792, USA

Farragutful/Wikimedia

Median household income: $75,031

Poverty Rate: 15.3%

While in the area, be sure to visit the notable (and gorgeous) Nanakuli Beach, which is a real-life paradise.

N?n?kuli, HI 96792, USA

Thomas/Flickr

Median household income: $63,283

Poverty Rate: 17.1%

Fun fact: Hilo is the single oldest town in Hawaii, and it brings plenty of tourism to this beautiful little state all on its own.

Hilo, HI 96720, USA

Kathy Boast/Google Local

Median household income: $62,092

Poverty Rate: 16.1%

Please remember: the presence of any one town on this list is NOT a judgment of its character, culture, or attractions. There are amazing things in every last one of these places, and Wahaiawa happens to be one of the most underrated towns in Hawaii.

Wahiawa, HI 96786, USA

293.xx.xxx.xx/Wikimedia

Median household income: $73,576

Poverty Rate: 10.9%

Oh, and PS: you ought to come to town and find out why Wailuku is one of the all-time best-kept secrets in Hawaii.

Wailuku, HI 96793, USA

Nicolai Edgar Andersen/Wikimedia

Median household income: $88,395

Poverty Rate: 18.1%

While in Maili, you have to pay a visit to the legendary Ma’ili Beach Park which, if you ask us, is grossly underrated.

Maili, HI 96792, USA

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Poorest Cities in Hawaii December 30, 2022 Tori Jane

What is the poorest city in HI?  

Hawaii is considered by many to be a paradise, but like anywhere else, it has its wealthy areas and its lower-income areas. The poorest city in HI is the city of Hilo, whose residents see an average annual median income of just $65,727. Of course, this doesn’t mean Hilo isn’t worth visiting – in fact, it’s quite the opposite. Come see why Hilo is one of the best places to visit in Hawaii!   2. What is living in HI like?   Living in HI is amazing, no matter which part you call home or how long you’ve been here. It’s even better if you’re a fan of the great outdoors, as there are many amazing natural attractions in Hawaii that every resident needs to check out at least once. Some of the must-dos of living in Hawaii include: 

Understanding the 17 things nobody tells you about life in Hawaii  The 15 biggest risks of living in Hawaii   Exploring the incredible natural landscape of Hawaii  Checking out the best places to visit in Hawaii  

  3. What are the best parts of life in HI?  Life in HI is such a lovely thing that it’s just about impossible to list every little thing. Some of our favorite aspects of life in HI include amazing things like: 

Our otherworldly beaches   The incredible geology of the island(s)    Our amazing state parks   We have an amazing local spirit that’s second to none   

The OIYS Visitor Center

Poorest Cities in Hawaii

December 30, 2022

Tori Jane

What is the poorest city in HI?  

Hawaii is considered by many to be a paradise, but like anywhere else, it has its wealthy areas and its lower-income areas. The poorest city in HI is the city of Hilo, whose residents see an average annual median income of just $65,727. Of course, this doesn’t mean Hilo isn’t worth visiting – in fact, it’s quite the opposite. Come see why Hilo is one of the best places to visit in Hawaii!   2. What is living in HI like?   Living in HI is amazing, no matter which part you call home or how long you’ve been here. It’s even better if you’re a fan of the great outdoors, as there are many amazing natural attractions in Hawaii that every resident needs to check out at least once. Some of the must-dos of living in Hawaii include: 

Understanding the 17 things nobody tells you about life in Hawaii  The 15 biggest risks of living in Hawaii   Exploring the incredible natural landscape of Hawaii  Checking out the best places to visit in Hawaii  

  3. What are the best parts of life in HI?  Life in HI is such a lovely thing that it’s just about impossible to list every little thing. Some of our favorite aspects of life in HI include amazing things like: 

Our otherworldly beaches   The incredible geology of the island(s)    Our amazing state parks   We have an amazing local spirit that’s second to none   

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

Hawaii is considered by many to be a paradise, but like anywhere else, it has its wealthy areas and its lower-income areas. The poorest city in HI is the city of Hilo, whose residents see an average annual median income of just $65,727. Of course, this doesn’t mean Hilo isn’t worth visiting – in fact, it’s quite the opposite. Come see why Hilo is one of the best places to visit in Hawaii!  

  1. What is living in HI like?  

Living in HI is amazing, no matter which part you call home or how long you’ve been here. It’s even better if you’re a fan of the great outdoors, as there are many amazing natural attractions in Hawaii that every resident needs to check out at least once. Some of the must-dos of living in Hawaii include: 

  • Understanding the 17 things nobody tells you about life in Hawaii
  • The 15 biggest risks of living in Hawaii
  • Exploring the incredible natural landscape of Hawaii
  • Checking out the best places to visit in Hawaii

 

  1. What are the best parts of life in HI? 

Life in HI is such a lovely thing that it’s just about impossible to list every little thing. Some of our favorite aspects of life in HI include amazing things like: 

  • Our otherworldly beaches
  • The incredible geology of the island(s)
  • Our amazing state parks
  • We have an amazing local spirit that’s second to none