The Town FilesHawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii
Community in Hawaii County · population 4,864 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $318,200
- Household income
- $45,043
- Jan low / Jul high
- 54° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 53.9
Hawaiian Ocean View is a community of 4,864 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. The median home is worth $318,200, below the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Hawaii towns, quieter than 82% of Hawaii towns, better for first-time buyers than 77% of Hawaii towns.
How Hawaiian Ocean View ranks
Percentile among Hawaii towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Hawaii towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hawaiian Ocean View is worth $318,200, below the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). Homes cost about 7.1 times the median household income of $45,043, which is more affordable than 63% of Hawaii towns. Median rent is $1,506 a month. 78.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hawaiian Ocean View | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $318,200 | $802,600 |
| Median rent | $1,506 | $1,931 |
| Median household income | $45,043 | $95,243 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.1× | 7.7× |
| Homeownership | 78.1% | 71.0% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1983 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.7% | — |
Who lives in Hawaiian Ocean View
| People | Hawaiian Ocean View | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.9 | 42.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.4% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.4% | 10.1% |
| Veterans | 10.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.2% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 8.1% |
| Average commute | 66.1 min | 29.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 93.2% |
Weather in Hawaiian Ocean View
July highs average 78.1°F and January lows 54.2°F. About 21.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Hawaii town: 0.0 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Hawaiian Ocean View since 1950.
Severe weather in Hawaii County since 1996
Hawaii County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tsunami.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4951: Hurricane Lala |
| September 25, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3654: Tropical Storm Nolo |
| September 1, 2026 | Earthquake | DR-4936: Earthquake |
| August 25, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3652: Hurricane Lala |
| July 26, 2026 | Fire | FM-5650: Kawaihae Road Fire |
Jobs and pay in Hawaii County
Hawaii County had 74,029 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,868 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Hawaiian Ocean View itself the ACS puts it at 17.2%.
Towns near Hawaiian Ocean View
- Captain Cook, HI28.9 mi · 3,253 people · home $770,600
Hawaiian Ocean View questions
Is Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hawaiian Ocean View scores better for retirees than 34% of Hawaii towns and quieter than 82%. 32.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.9).
How much does a house cost in Hawaiian Ocean View?
The median owner-occupied home in Hawaiian Ocean View is valued at $318,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,043, so homes cost about 7.1 times income. Median rent is $1,506 a month.
What is the weather like in Hawaiian Ocean View?
July highs average 78.1°F and January lows 54.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Hawaiian Ocean View get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Hawaiian Ocean View in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)