The Town FilesOrchidlands Estates, Hawaii
Community in Hawaii County · population 3,165 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $385,900
- Household income
- $73,936
- Jan low / Jul high
- 61° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 43.7
Orchidlands Estates is a community of 3,165 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. The median home is worth $385,900, below the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 75% of Hawaii towns.
How Orchidlands Estates 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 Orchidlands Estates is worth $385,900, below the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $73,936, which is more affordable than 89% of Hawaii towns. Median rent is $1,398 a month. 85.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Orchidlands Estates | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $385,900 | $802,600 |
| Median rent | $1,398 | $1,931 |
| Median household income | $73,936 | $95,243 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 7.7× |
| Homeownership | 85.2% | 71.0% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1983 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Orchidlands Estates
| People | Orchidlands Estates | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 42.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.2% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.9% | 10.1% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.3% | — |
| Work from home | 17.1% | 8.1% |
| Average commute | 29.0 min | 29.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 93.2% |
Weather in Orchidlands Estates
July highs average 79.1°F and January lows 60.7°F. About 151.2 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 Orchidlands Estates 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 Orchidlands Estates itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Towns near Orchidlands Estates
- Ainaloa, HI2.8 mi · 3,609 people · home $228,300
- Hawaiian Acres, HI2.9 mi · 3,426 people · home $318,400
- Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI3.4 mi · 14,957 people · home $457,100
- Kurtistown, HI4.2 mi · 2,515 people · home $448,600
- Hawaiian Beaches, HI5.6 mi · 3,976 people · home $272,700
- Hilo, HI10.1 mi · 44,186 people · home $483,000
- Mountain View, HI11.2 mi · 4,215 people · home $356,800
Orchidlands Estates questions
Is Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Orchidlands Estates scores better for retirees than 17% of Hawaii towns and quieter than 51%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in Orchidlands Estates?
The median owner-occupied home in Orchidlands Estates is valued at $385,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,936, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $1,398 a month.
What is the weather like in Orchidlands Estates?
July highs average 79.1°F and January lows 60.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 151.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Orchidlands Estates get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Orchidlands Estates 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)