Living in Leilani Estates, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leilani Estates · Census data 2020–2024
Leilani Estates has 1,490 residents with a median age of 54.5. The median household income is $30,192 (70% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $268,100, the median rent is $1,392/month.
Leilani Estates is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leilani Estates at a glance
- Population
- 1,490
- Median age
- 54.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $30,192State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $268,100State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,392/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 77.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Leilani Estates a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 70% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 21.5%; a poverty rate of 29%.
The weather is best in December to February and May.
Cost of living in Leilani Estates
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leilani Estates the median home value is $268,100, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,392 per month, which is 48.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,553 a month in housing costs.
Leilani Estates median household income
The median household income in Leilani Estates is $30,192 and the income per person is $29,969. 29% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Leilani Estates: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 850
- Owner-occupied
- 77.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.3%
- Vacant
- 16.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.09
Leilani Estates demographics
- Population
- 1,490
- Median age
- 54.5
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 30.5%
- Households
- 712
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leilani Estates ›
Education in Leilani Estates
24.8% of adults 25 and older in Leilani Estates have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leilani Estates
- Unemployment rate
- 21.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Leilani Estates vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leilani Estates | 1,490 | $30,192 | $268,100 | $1,392 |
| Nanawale Estates | 1,692 | $26,683 | $232,600 | $1,005 |
| Pahoa | 1,361 | $56,042 | $375,900 | $599 |
| Seaview | 443 | $34,500 | $252,900 | $1,140 |
| Black Sands | 354 | $14,167 | $155,600 | — |
| Hawaiian Beaches | 3,947 | $29,295 | $272,700 | $1,658 |
| Ainaloa | 4,094 | $58,918 | $228,300 | $1,358 |
| Tiki Gardens | 245 | $42,500 | $326,800 | — |
| Orchidlands Estates | 3,027 | $73,936 | $385,900 | $1,398 |
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What is the median household income in Leilani Estates, HI?
The median household income in Leilani Estates is $30,192, 70% lower 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 Leilani Estates?
The median home value in Leilani Estates is $268,100, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Leilani Estates?
The median gross rent in Leilani Estates is $1,392 per month, about 48.3% of household income.
Is Leilani Estates, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 70% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 21.5%; a poverty rate of 29%.
What is the median age in Leilani Estates?
The median age in Leilani Estates is 54.5 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Leilani Estates?
The average commute to work in Leilani Estates is 28 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leilani Estates?
The unemployment rate in Leilani Estates is 21.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leilani Estates?
24.8% of adults in Leilani Estates 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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