Living in Makakilo, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Makakilo · Census data 2020–2024
Makakilo has 20,735 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $118,550 (18% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $867,200, the median rent is $2,276/month.
Makakilo at a glance
- Population
- 20,735
- Median age
- 36.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $118,550State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $867,200State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,276/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 77.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Makakilo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Makakilo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Makakilo the median home value is $867,200, 161% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,276 per month, which is 40.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,101 a month in housing costs.
Makakilo median household income
The median household income in Makakilo is $118,550 and the income per person is $47,464. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Makakilo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,406
- Owner-occupied
- 77.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.4%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.34
Makakilo demographics
- Population
- 20,735
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 6,200
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 13.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Makakilo ›
Education in Makakilo
36.3% of adults 25 and older in Makakilo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Makakilo
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Makakilo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makakilo | 20,735 | $118,550 | $867,200 | $2,276 |
| Kapolei | 22,232 | $128,324 | $744,200 | $2,311 |
| East Kapolei | 7,551 | $118,904 | $697,300 | $2,031 |
| Ko Olina | 1,670 | $132,636 | $931,700 | $3,501 |
| Ewa Villages | 7,415 | $88,813 | $867,600 | $1,227 |
| Kalaeloa | 3,342 | $90,313 | — | $3,141 |
| West Loch Estate | 5,544 | $122,422 | $855,100 | $2,660 |
| Ewa Gentry | 26,563 | $135,684 | $816,000 | $2,580 |
| Royal Kunia | 13,555 | $135,361 | $862,400 | $2,921 |
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What is the median household income in Makakilo, HI?
The median household income in Makakilo is $118,550, 18% 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 Makakilo?
The median home value in Makakilo is $867,200, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Makakilo?
The median gross rent in Makakilo is $2,276 per month, about 40.8% of household income.
Is Makakilo, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Makakilo?
The median age in Makakilo is 36.6 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Makakilo?
The average commute to work in Makakilo is 33 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Makakilo?
The unemployment rate in Makakilo is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Makakilo?
36.3% of adults in Makakilo 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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