Living in Halawa, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Halawa · Census data 2020–2024
Halawa has 14,385 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $110,400 (10% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,051,900, the median rent is $1,739/month.
Halawa at a glance
- Population
- 14,385
- Median age
- 45.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $110,400State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,051,900State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,739/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 66.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Halawa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Halawa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Halawa the median home value is $1,051,900, 216% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,739 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,163 a month in housing costs.
Halawa median household income
The median household income in Halawa is $110,400 and the income per person is $48,048. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Halawa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,093
- Owner-occupied
- 66.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.4%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.90
Halawa demographics
- Population
- 14,385
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.8%
- Households
- 4,868
- Foreign-born
- 23.1%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Halawa ›
Education in Halawa
31.3% of adults 25 and older in Halawa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Halawa
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 62.4%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Halawa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halawa | 14,385 | $110,400 | $1,051,900 | $1,739 |
| Aiea | 9,087 | $140,308 | $1,065,700 | $2,844 |
| Waimalu | 13,061 | $89,232 | $597,800 | $1,931 |
| Pearl City | 44,547 | $118,112 | $901,500 | $2,316 |
| Hickam Housing | 9,425 | $121,667 | — | $3,501 |
| Iroquois Point | 5,158 | $109,561 | — | $3,501 |
| Waipio | 10,870 | $109,877 | $749,500 | $2,219 |
| Urban Honolulu | 345,482 | $86,504 | $843,400 | $1,823 |
| Waikele | 7,528 | $120,525 | $704,700 | $2,634 |
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What is the median household income in Halawa, HI?
The median household income in Halawa is $110,400, 10% 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 Halawa?
The median home value in Halawa is $1,051,900, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Halawa?
The median gross rent in Halawa is $1,739 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Halawa, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Halawa?
The median age in Halawa is 45.7 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Halawa?
The average commute to work in Halawa is 24 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Halawa?
The unemployment rate in Halawa is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Halawa?
31.3% of adults in Halawa 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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