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Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Hawaiian Paradise Park is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, HI. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Hawaiian Paradise Park
Hawaiian Paradise Park is a community of 13,273 people in Hawaii. The median household income is $88,348, median rent runs about $1,310 per month, and median home values are around $457,100. Unemployment is low at 2.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Hawaiian Paradise Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Foreign-Born
9.5%
Broadband Internet
94.7%
of households
Median household income
Demographics9.5% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Hawaiian Paradise Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hawaiian Paradise Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (46.9%), and 10.7% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
23.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.6%
of households
Married Couples
48.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.69
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 34% below HI average
Rent, home values, and income in Hawaiian Paradise Park
In Hawaiian Paradise Park, rent runs 34% below the HI average, and home values are 46% below the HI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.9%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,318
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for HI
Unemployment in Hawaiian Paradise Park
Unemployment in Hawaii County, which includes Hawaiian Paradise Park, is close to the HI average.
Unemployment rate
Hawaiian Paradise Park: Hawaii County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hawaii County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Commute33.1 min avg
How Hawaiian Paradise Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hawaiian Paradise Park, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 37% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Hilo International Airport (ITO)
Small hub704k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 13% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Hawaii Police Department, which covers Hawaiian Paradise Park, runs 13% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
287.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,924.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Hawaii Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Rain most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hawaii County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hawaii County, which includes Hawaiian Paradise Park, the most common type is heavy rain, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | Drought | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Drought | $9.1M |
| 2023 | 42 | Drought | $2,000 |
| 2022 | 56 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 73 | Heavy Rain | None reported |
| 2020 | 45 | Heavy Rain | $2,000 |
| 2019 | 57 | Heavy Rain | $5,000 |
| 2018 | 69 | Heavy Rain | $7.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
293 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hawaii County, county-wide
Air Quality32 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hawaii County, which includes Hawaiian Paradise Park, is typically good — 314 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
32
Good Days
314
per year
Moderate Days
51
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hawaii County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 61°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hawaiian Paradise Park has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and warm winters (avg low 61°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/65°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
76°/61°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
126.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
0
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
295
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 61°F | 10.13" |
| Feb | 76°F | 61°F | 12.86" |
| Mar | 75°F | 62°F | 15.36" |
| Apr | 76°F | 62°F | 12.58" |
| May | 77°F | 64°F | 9.56" |
| Jun | 79°F | 65°F | 9.12" |
| Jul | 79°F | 66°F | 11.98" |
| Aug | 80°F | 67°F | 12.82" |
| Sep | 80°F | 66°F | 11.15" |
| Oct | 79°F | 65°F | 13.26" |
| Nov | 77°F | 64°F | 17.78" |
| Dec | 76°F | 62°F | 14.60" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hawaiian Paradise Park
Uninsured
3.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hawaiian Paradise Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hilo Benioff Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.9 mi away · Hilo
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education25.8% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Hawaiian Paradise Park
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hawaiian Paradise Park (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 2,160 students · in-state tuition $8,258 · 45% graduate · median earnings $51,003 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 1,546 students · in-state tuition $3,204 · 32% graduate · median earnings $40,335 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hawaiian Paradise Park
Hawaiian Paradise Park has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
National Park
37 mi awayPuʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
National Historical Park
62 mi awayPuʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
National Historic Site
63 mi awayAla Kahakai National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
67 mi awayKaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
National Historical Park
69 mi awayCities Near Hawaiian Paradise Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hawaiian Paradise Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Hawaiian Paradise Park FAQ
Is Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii affordable?⌄
Hawaiian Paradise Park's median rent is $1,310/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $88,348/year. Median home value is $457,100.
Is Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii safe?⌄
Hawaiian Paradise Park is policed by the Hawaii Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 287 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1924 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii?⌄
Hawaii County, which includes Hawaiian Paradise Park, has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii?⌄
The cost of living in Hawaiian Paradise Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,310/month and median household income is $88,348/year. The median home value is $457,100. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii?⌄
The average commute in Hawaiian Paradise Park is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from