Living in Makaha Valley, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Makaha Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Makaha Valley has 163 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $136,250 (36% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,679,700.
Makaha Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Makaha Valley at a glance
- Population
- 163
- Median age
- 45.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $136,250State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,679,700State: $839,100
- Homeowners
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.2%
- Average commute
- 48 min
Is Makaha Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the Hawaii median.
Cons: Home values 100% higher than the state median; an average commute of 48 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 11%.
The weather is best in January–February, April and June.
Cost of living in Makaha Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Makaha Valley the median home value is $1,679,700, 405% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Makaha Valley median household income
The median household income in Makaha Valley is $136,250 and the income per person is $91,653. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Makaha Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 147
- Owner-occupied
- 92.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.6%
- Vacant
- 55.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2021
- Average household size
- 2.47
55.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Makaha Valley has many vacation and second homes.
Makaha Valley demographics
- Population
- 163
- Median age
- 45.8
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 66
- Foreign-born
- 19%
- Veterans
- 12.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Makaha Valley ›
Education in Makaha Valley
56.2% of adults 25 and older in Makaha Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 19.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Makaha Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 48 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
Makaha Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makaha Valley | 163 | $136,250 | $1,679,700 | — |
| Waianae | 12,918 | $81,733 | $518,300 | $1,277 |
| Makaha | 10,066 | $64,970 | $394,000 | $1,868 |
| Maili | 11,570 | $111,542 | $640,600 | $2,420 |
| Nanakuli | 12,383 | $86,597 | $488,600 | $1,690 |
| Mokuleia | 1,655 | $88,750 | $1,057,200 | $2,350 |
| Waialua | 3,050 | $88,269 | $997,200 | $1,678 |
| Schofield Barracks | 16,270 | $80,388 | — | $3,230 |
| Wheeler AFB | 2,097 | $91,667 | — | $2,867 |
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What is the median household income in Makaha Valley, HI?
The median household income in Makaha Valley is $136,250, 36% 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 Makaha Valley?
The median home value in Makaha Valley is $1,679,700, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
Is Makaha Valley, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the Hawaii median. Minuses: home values 100% higher than the state median; an average commute of 48 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 11%.
What is the median age in Makaha Valley?
The median age in Makaha Valley is 45.8 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Makaha Valley?
The average commute to work in Makaha Valley is 48 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Makaha Valley?
The unemployment rate in Makaha Valley is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Makaha Valley?
56.2% of adults in Makaha Valley 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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