Living in Laie, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laie · Census data 2020–2024
Laie has 5,699 residents with a median age of 23.3. The median household income is $125,202 (25% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $940,800, the median rent is $2,339/month.
Laie at a glance
- Population
- 5,699
- Median age
- 23.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $125,202State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $940,800State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,339/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 40.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.9%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Laie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
The weather is best in January–February and April–May.
Cost of living in Laie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laie the median home value is $940,800, 183% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,339 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,702 a month in housing costs.
Laie median household income
The median household income in Laie is $125,202 and the income per person is $26,112. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Laie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,260
- Owner-occupied
- 40.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.1%
- Vacant
- 22.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 4.24
Laie demographics
- Population
- 5,699
- Median age
- 23.3
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 5%
- Households
- 979
- Foreign-born
- 23.4%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laie ›
Education in Laie
44.9% of adults 25 and older in Laie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laie
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 30.9%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 33.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Laie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laie | 5,699 | $125,202 | $940,800 | $2,339 |
| Hauula | 3,548 | $115,865 | $897,900 | $2,429 |
| Kahuku | 2,375 | $75,066 | $910,000 | $1,256 |
| Punaluu | 950 | $86,953 | $888,200 | $2,029 |
| Kawela Bay | 376 | $74,205 | $912,700 | $2,500 |
| Kaaawa | 1,328 | $131,750 | $973,300 | $2,043 |
| Pupukea | 4,679 | $100,368 | $1,436,000 | $1,979 |
| Helemano | 2,691 | $83,197 | — | $3,094 |
| Whitmore Village | 4,105 | $104,900 | $829,900 | $1,829 |
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What is the median household income in Laie, HI?
The median household income in Laie is $125,202, 25% 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 Laie?
The median home value in Laie is $940,800, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Laie?
The median gross rent in Laie is $2,339 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Laie, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
What is the median age in Laie?
The median age in Laie is 23.3 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Laie?
The average commute to work in Laie is 16 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laie?
The unemployment rate in Laie is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laie?
44.9% of adults in Laie 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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