Livability Score

61
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Olympic café
Coffee Shop
Java Kai Coffee
Coffee Shop
Art Cafe Hemingway
Coffee Shop
Small Town Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kauai Coffee
Coffee Shop
JoJo‘s Shave Ice
Coffee Shop
Imua Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Kayak Wailua
Attraction
Kayak Starts
Attraction
Kamokila Hawaiian Village
Attraction
Fern Grotto
Attraction
Food and Drink (10) F
Mariachi's
Bar
El Taco Feliz Food Truck
Fast Food
Mermaids
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Chicken in A Barrel BBQ
Fast Food
Al Pastor
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Tropical Dreams
Sweets
Pizza hut
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Kenji Bürger
Fast Food
Sleeping Giant Grill
Fast Food
Lava Lava Beach Club
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) F
Hoku Foods Natural Market
Grocery Store
Pono Market
Seafood
Big Save
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Foodland Pharmacy
Grocery Store
ABC Store
Grocery Store
Cakes by Kristin
Bakery
Passion Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Parks (5) F
Kapaa New Park
Park
Wailua Homesteads Park
Park
Kapaa Beach Park
Park
Waipouli Park
Park
Smith's Tropical Paradise
Park
Lydgate Beach Park
Park
Shops (12) F
ABC Store
Convenience Store
Sunrise Emporium
Gift Shop
a. ell design
Clothing
Bamboo works
Clothing
Hele On BIke Rental
Bicycle
Dejavu Surf
Clothing
Closth
Clothing
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Born Hawaii
Clothing
Otsuka's
Furniture
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Ross
Clothing
Boss Frog's
Bicycle
crazyshirt
Clothing
Longs Drugs
Convenience Store
Rainbow Gas & Mini Mart
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Kapaa.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations F
Wailua Homestesds Park
Bus Stop
Kapaa Library
Bus Stop
Hapaa Missionary Church
Bus Stop
Coconut Marketplace
Bus Stop
Kuhio Hwy & Kamole Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Kapaa is 171/100 - which is 1% lower than Hawaii.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime C

Kapaa crime rates are 2,787 per 100k, which is 3% higher than Hawaii
Property Crime
2,518 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
269 crimes per 100k B
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employment A+

The median income in Kapaa is $92,571 - which is 29% higher than Hawaii.
Med. Household Income
$92,571 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Samuel Mahelona Medical Center
Hospital
Kauai fire departement
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C+

Kapaa home prices are $578,500 - which is 7% higher than Hawaii
Home Price
$578,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
6.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C-

The Kapaa graduation rate is 93% - which is 4% higher than Hawaii
School Test Scores
38% F
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (4) F
Kapaa Middle School
St Catherine School
Kapaa Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Kapaa High School
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ratings A+

Kapaa has an overall rating of 90% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Island Living at its Best: Kapaa, Hawaii 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Located along the coconut coast of the island of Kauai, Kapaa is island living at its best. I love living in Kapaa because it encapsulates the best of part of living in Hawaii with the convenience of residing just 15 minutes from the larger metropolitan area of Lihue. The close-k ...Read More nit community of Kapaa exemplifies the meaning of O'hana, which means family. Residents of Kapaa either commute to Lihue for the plentiful job opportunities or stay close to home working primarily in the service and tourism industries.

The best area of Kapaa is anywhere near the water. Kapaa Beach Park offers sandy shores and tranquil and clear water. Kealia Beach features miles of a paved running and biking trail hugging the coastline and leading all the way into Old Kapaa Town. This area of Kapaa boasts an eclectic mix of retail and dining options featuring the best of local artisans and flavors. Java Kai is a favorite gathering spot for locals and tourists. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kapaa? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kapaa New Park
      Wailua Homesteads Park
      Kapaa Beach Park
      Waipouli Park
      Smith's Tropical Paradise
      Lydgate Beach Park

      Entertainment

      Kayak Wailua
      Kayak Starts
      Kamokila Hawaiian Village
      Fern Grotto

      Food & Drink

      Mariachi's
      El Taco Feliz Food Truck
      Mermaids
      Burger King
      Chicken in A Barrel BBQ
      Al Pastor
      Panda Express
      Subway

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Kapaa? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Kapaa.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kapaa? The cost of living in Kapaa is 171/100 - which is 1% lower than Hawaii.
      Kapaa
      171

      71% more expensive than average

      Hawaii
      173

      73% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kapaa? Kapaa crime rates are 2,787, which are 3% higher than Hawaii
      Total Crime
      2,787 per 100k people

      20% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      20% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Kapaa? The median income in Kapaa is $92,571 which is 29% higher than Hawaii.
      Median household income
      $92,57167% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,56926% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Kapaa a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Samuel Mahelona Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are Kapaa home prices? Kapaa home prices are $578,500 - which is 7% higher than Hawaii
      Median home value
      $578,500213% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,54162% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      5% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Kapaa have good schools? The Kapaa graduation rate is 93% - which is 4% higher than Hawaii
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      38%

      22% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Kapaa a good place to live? Kapaa has an overall rating of 90% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      1 total surveys

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