Living in Maunawili, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maunawili · Census data 2020–2024
Maunawili has 2,024 residents with a median age of 56.3. The median household income is $177,143 (76% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,511,300, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Maunawili at a glance
- Population
- 2,024
- Median age
- 56.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $177,143State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,511,300State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 91.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Maunawili a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 76% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 1.6%.
Cons: Home values 80% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in February and April to June.
Cost of living in Maunawili
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maunawili the median home value is $1,511,300, 354% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Maunawili median household income
The median household income in Maunawili is $177,143 and the income per person is $78,785. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Maunawili: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 754
- Owner-occupied
- 91.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.6%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.75
Maunawili demographics
- Population
- 2,024
- Median age
- 56.3
- Under 18
- 13%
- 65 and older
- 33.2%
- Households
- 734
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maunawili ›
Education in Maunawili
68.3% of adults 25 and older in Maunawili have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 29.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maunawili
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.4%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Maunawili vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maunawili | 2,024 | $177,143 | $1,511,300 | $3,501 |
| Kailua | 39,640 | $148,582 | $1,353,700 | $3,093 |
| Waimanalo | 6,054 | $116,581 | $799,200 | $1,764 |
| Kaneohe | 37,355 | $125,613 | $1,029,700 | $2,269 |
| Heeia | 5,144 | $176,250 | $1,200,200 | $3,501 |
| Kaneohe Base | 10,919 | $69,418 | $352,000 | $3,410 |
| Waimanalo Beach | 4,505 | $127,450 | $852,300 | $1,275 |
| Urban Honolulu | 345,482 | $86,504 | $843,400 | $1,823 |
| East Honolulu | 51,360 | $159,518 | $1,212,000 | $3,313 |
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What is the median household income in Maunawili, HI?
The median household income in Maunawili is $177,143, 76% 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 Maunawili?
The median home value in Maunawili is $1,511,300, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Maunawili?
The median gross rent in Maunawili is $3,501 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Maunawili, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 76% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: home values 80% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Maunawili?
The median age in Maunawili is 56.3 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Maunawili?
The average commute to work in Maunawili is 27 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maunawili?
The unemployment rate in Maunawili is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maunawili?
68.3% of adults in Maunawili 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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