Livability Score

70
/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 (2) F
Market Fresh Bistro
Coffee Shop
Sip Me
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Viewpoints Gallery
Art Gallery
Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center
Art Gallery
Piiholo Ranch Zipline
Attraction
King Kekaulike Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Maui Gold Pineapple Plantation
Attraction
Makai Glass Creations
Art Gallery
Maui Pineapple Tours
Attraction
Enchanting Floral Gardens
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Komoda's Donuts
Bakery
Foodland
Grocery Store
Parks (0) F
Mayor Hannibal Taveras Community Center
Park
Haliimaile Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Waihou Spring Forrest Reserve
Park
Shops (5) F
Designing Wahine Emporium
Gift Shop
Rodeo General Store
Convenience Store
Gecko Trading Co
Clothing
Antique Boutique
Furniture
Saltwater
Clothing
Hanzawa's Variety Store
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Makawao.
Public Transit Stops (7)
Stops & Stations A+
Makawao Ave/Makini Rd
Bus Stop
Makawao Ave/Poalima Pl
Bus Stop
Makawao Ave/Mahola St
Bus Stop
Makawao Ave/Alana Pl
Bus Stop
Makawao Public Library
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Makawao Ave/Koehana Pl
Bus Stop
Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center
Bus Stop
Iolani St/Ehilani St
Bus Stop
Hali'imaile Park & Tennis
Bus Stop
Kulamalu Town Center
Bus Stop
Lower Kula Rd/Waokele
Bus Stop
Lower Kula Rd/Waimele Pl
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.5% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Makawao is 176/100 - which is 2% higher than Hawaii.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime B-

Makawao crime rates are 2,397 per 100k, which is 11% lower than Hawaii
Property Crime
2,166 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
231 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A+

The median income in Makawao is $93,577 - which is 30% higher than Hawaii.
Med. Household Income
$93,577 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.5% A+
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C

Makawao home prices are $630,700 - which is 17% higher than Hawaii
Home Price
$630,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
6.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C+

The Makawao graduation rate is 92% - which is 3% higher than Hawaii
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (6) F
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School
Makawao Elementary School
Seabury Hall
Montessori School Of Maui
Carden Academy Of Maui
Pukalani Elementary School
Kamehameha Schools Maui
High Schools (2) F
Seabury Hall
King Kekaulike High School
Kamehameha Schools Maui
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ratings A+

Makawao has an overall rating of 96% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Mayor Hannibal Taveras Community Center
      Haliimaile Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Waihou Spring Forrest Reserve

      Entertainment

      Viewpoints Gallery
      Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center
      Piiholo Ranch Zipline
      King Kekaulike Performing Arts Center
      Maui Gold Pineapple Plantation
      Makai Glass Creations
      Maui Pineapple Tours
      Enchanting Floral Gardens

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Makawao? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Makawao.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Makawao? The cost of living in Makawao is 176/100 - which is 2% higher than Hawaii.
      Makawao
      176

      76% more expensive than average

      Hawaii
      173

      73% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Makawao? Makawao crime rates are 2,397, which are 11% lower than Hawaii
      Total Crime
      2,397 per 100k people

      3% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      3% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Makawao? The median income in Makawao is $93,577 which is 30% higher than Hawaii.
      Median household income
      $93,57769% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,68816% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      68% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Makawao a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Makawao home prices? Makawao home prices are $630,700 - which is 17% higher than Hawaii
      Median home value
      $630,700241% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,43551% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      14% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Makawao have good schools? The Makawao graduation rate is 92% - which is 3% higher than Hawaii
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      6% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Makawao a good place to live? Makawao has an overall rating of 96% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      96%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      96%

      1 total surveys

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