Living in Ko Olina, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ko Olina · Census data 2020–2024
Ko Olina has 1,670 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $132,636 (32% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $931,700, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Ko Olina at a glance
- Population
- 1,670
- Median age
- 48.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $132,636State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $931,700State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 64.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Ko Olina a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Ko Olina
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ko Olina the median home value is $931,700, 180% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,884 a month in housing costs.
Ko Olina median household income
The median household income in Ko Olina is $132,636 and the income per person is $79,867. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Ko Olina: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,642
- Owner-occupied
- 64.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.7%
- Vacant
- 49.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Average household size
- 2.00
49.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ko Olina has many vacation and second homes.
Ko Olina demographics
- Population
- 1,670
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 10.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 833
- Foreign-born
- 23.2%
- Veterans
- 15.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ko Olina ›
Education in Ko Olina
55% of adults 25 and older in Ko Olina have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 19.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ko Olina
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 68.5%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Ko Olina vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ko Olina | 1,670 | $132,636 | $931,700 | $3,501 |
| Makakilo | 20,735 | $118,550 | $867,200 | $2,276 |
| Kapolei | 22,232 | $128,324 | $744,200 | $2,311 |
| Kalaeloa | 3,342 | $90,313 | — | $3,141 |
| Nanakuli | 12,383 | $86,597 | $488,600 | $1,690 |
| Ewa Villages | 7,415 | $88,813 | $867,600 | $1,227 |
| East Kapolei | 7,551 | $118,904 | $697,300 | $2,031 |
| Ewa Gentry | 26,563 | $135,684 | $816,000 | $2,580 |
| Ocean Pointe | 17,085 | $149,767 | $900,200 | $3,424 |
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What is the median household income in Ko Olina, HI?
The median household income in Ko Olina is $132,636, 32% 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 Ko Olina?
The median home value in Ko Olina is $931,700, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Ko Olina?
The median gross rent in Ko Olina is $3,501 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Ko Olina, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Ko Olina?
The median age in Ko Olina is 48.1 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Ko Olina?
The average commute to work in Ko Olina is 33 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ko Olina?
The unemployment rate in Ko Olina is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ko Olina?
55% of adults in Ko Olina 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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