Living in Makaha, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Makaha · Census data 2020–2024
Makaha has 10,066 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $64,970 (35% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $394,000, the median rent is $1,868/month.
Makaha at a glance
- Population
- 10,066
- Median age
- 37.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $64,970State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $394,000State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,868/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 46.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Average commute
- 47 min
Is Makaha a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 47 minutes; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 25%.
The weather is best in January–February, April and June.
Cost of living in Makaha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Makaha the median home value is $394,000, 18% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,868 per month, which is 46.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,366 a month in housing costs.
Makaha median household income
The median household income in Makaha is $64,970 and the income per person is $28,021. 25% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Makaha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,245
- Owner-occupied
- 46.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.6%
- Vacant
- 23.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 3.04
Makaha demographics
- Population
- 10,066
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 3,256
- Foreign-born
- 16.3%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Makaha ›
Education in Makaha
19.7% of adults 25 and older in Makaha have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Makaha
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 47 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 54.5%
- Public transit
- 11.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Makaha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makaha | 10,066 | $64,970 | $394,000 | $1,868 |
| Makaha Valley | 163 | $136,250 | $1,679,700 | — |
| Waianae | 12,918 | $81,733 | $518,300 | $1,277 |
| 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 |
| Ko Olina | 1,670 | $132,636 | $931,700 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Makaha, HI?
The median household income in Makaha is $64,970, 35% 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 Makaha?
The median home value in Makaha is $394,000, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Makaha?
The median gross rent in Makaha is $1,868 per month, about 46.5% of household income.
Is Makaha, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 47 minutes; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 25%.
What is the median age in Makaha?
The median age in Makaha is 37.9 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Makaha?
The average commute to work in Makaha is 47 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Makaha?
The unemployment rate in Makaha is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Makaha?
19.7% of adults in Makaha 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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