Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Captain Cook

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Captain Cook is $2,164 per month and the median household income is $108,675 per year, reflecting the generally high cost of housing on Hawaii Island. About 31% of residents rent their homes, meaning income-based and HUD-assisted housing options can be especially valuable for those who qualify.

Safety

No violent crime rate figure is available for Captain Cook from FBI Crime Data Explorer. Because Captain Cook is a small unincorporated community, local crime data may be reported under a broader county or state jurisdiction rather than a dedicated municipal police agency.

Of the 2 HUD-assisted properties in Captain Cook tracked by Lease Lantern, neither falls within a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, according to our flood map data.

Getting Around Captain Cook

According to Walk Score, the area around the assisted properties in Captain Cook has a Walk Score of 37 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 11. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and trips will likely require a personal vehicle.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 2 schools across 1 district serve Captain Cook, both at the elementary level. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Captain Cook, HI

The median household income in Captain Cook is $108,675 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. At the same time, the median market rent runs $2,164 per month, reflecting the higher housing costs common across Hawaii.

HUD-assisted and income-based rentals in Captain Cook can offer meaningful relief for renters who qualify. Rents at these properties are calculated as a percentage of household income rather than set at market rates.

• Median household income: $108,675/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $2,164/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 31% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

Both HUD-assisted properties in Captain Cook have been mapped to FEMA flood zones, but neither falls into a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property flood data.