Makawao is a city in Hawaii state in USA with a population of 7989 residents.. The poverty rate of Makawao is 8.9%, which is 36% lower than national average. The typical household in Makawao earns $93577 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 28% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Makawao, only 98% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Makawao remained 2.3%, which is 51% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Makawao, only 29% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 37% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Makawao is 176, which is 76% higher than national average. Median home value in Makawao is $630700 , which is 174% higher than national average. While median income in Makawao remained $93577, which is 39% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.