Living in Aiea, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aiea · Census data 2020–2024
Aiea has 9,087 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $140,308 (40% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,065,700, the median rent is $2,844/month.
Aiea at a glance
- Population
- 9,087
- Median age
- 45State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $140,308State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,065,700State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,844/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Aiea a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Aiea
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aiea the median home value is $1,065,700, 220% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,844 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,304 a month in housing costs.
Aiea median household income
The median household income in Aiea is $140,308 and the income per person is $54,013. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Aiea: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,117
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Renter-occupied
- 25%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 3.11
Aiea demographics
- Population
- 9,087
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 2,913
- Foreign-born
- 18.2%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aiea ›
Education in Aiea
40% of adults 25 and older in Aiea have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aiea
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Aiea vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiea | 9,087 | $140,308 | $1,065,700 | $2,844 |
| Waimalu | 13,061 | $89,232 | $597,800 | $1,931 |
| Halawa | 14,385 | $110,400 | $1,051,900 | $1,739 |
| Pearl City | 44,547 | $118,112 | $901,500 | $2,316 |
| Hickam Housing | 9,425 | $121,667 | — | $3,501 |
| Waipio | 10,870 | $109,877 | $749,500 | $2,219 |
| Waikele | 7,528 | $120,525 | $704,700 | $2,634 |
| Waipahu | 40,482 | $103,895 | $868,600 | $1,658 |
| Iroquois Point | 5,158 | $109,561 | — | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Aiea, HI?
The median household income in Aiea is $140,308, 40% higher than the Hawaii median of $100,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Aiea?
The median home value in Aiea is $1,065,700, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Aiea?
The median gross rent in Aiea is $2,844 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Aiea, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Aiea?
The median age in Aiea is 45 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Aiea?
The average commute to work in Aiea is 25 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aiea?
The unemployment rate in Aiea is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aiea?
40% of adults in Aiea have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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