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Kauai County
  • County in Hawaii
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Kauai County

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Housing
      D minus
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      A+
    6. Jobs
      C+
    7. Weather
      unavailable
    8. Cost of Living
      D
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      B+
    Kauai County is located in Hawaii with a population of 73,247. In Kauai County, most residents own their homes. In Kauai County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Kauai County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Kauai County are above average.
    Population
    73,247
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $632,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,525
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Kauai County

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $86,287
    National
    $69,021
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