Living in Haleiwa, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Haleiwa · Census data 2020–2024
Haleiwa has 4,948 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $97,780 (about the same as the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,091,700, the median rent is $2,018/month.
Haleiwa at a glance
- Population
- 4,948
- Median age
- 45State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $97,780State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,091,700State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,018/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 59.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Haleiwa a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Hawaii median; home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in December to February and May.
Cost of living in Haleiwa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Haleiwa the median home value is $1,091,700, 228% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,018 per month, which is 36.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,872 a month in housing costs.
Haleiwa median household income
The median household income in Haleiwa is $97,780 and the income per person is $55,089. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Haleiwa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,911
- Owner-occupied
- 59.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.8%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.87
Haleiwa demographics
- Population
- 4,948
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 1,723
- Foreign-born
- 20.6%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Haleiwa ›
Education in Haleiwa
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Haleiwa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Haleiwa
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 64.2%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 15.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Haleiwa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haleiwa | 4,948 | $97,780 | $1,091,700 | $2,018 |
| Waialua | 3,050 | $88,269 | $997,200 | $1,678 |
| Pupukea | 4,679 | $100,368 | $1,436,000 | $1,979 |
| Mokuleia | 1,655 | $88,750 | $1,057,200 | $2,350 |
| Helemano | 2,691 | $83,197 | — | $3,094 |
| Whitmore Village | 4,105 | $104,900 | $829,900 | $1,829 |
| Schofield Barracks | 16,270 | $80,388 | — | $3,230 |
| Wahiawa | 17,996 | $87,143 | $806,200 | $1,546 |
| Kawela Bay | 376 | $74,205 | $912,700 | $2,500 |
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What is the median household income in Haleiwa, HI?
The median household income in Haleiwa is $97,780, about the same as 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 Haleiwa?
The median home value in Haleiwa is $1,091,700, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Haleiwa?
The median gross rent in Haleiwa is $2,018 per month, about 36.6% of household income.
Is Haleiwa, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Hawaii median; home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Haleiwa?
The median age in Haleiwa is 45 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Haleiwa?
The average commute to work in Haleiwa is 29 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Haleiwa?
The unemployment rate in Haleiwa is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Haleiwa?
21.3% of adults in Haleiwa 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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