Living in Mokuleia, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mokuleia · Census data 2020–2024
Mokuleia has 1,655 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $88,750 (12% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,057,200, the median rent is $2,350/month.
Mokuleia at a glance
- Population
- 1,655
- Median age
- 41.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $88,750State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,057,200State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,350/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 52%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.8%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Mokuleia a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Hawaii median; home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 15%.
The weather is best in December to February and May.
Cost of living in Mokuleia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mokuleia the median home value is $1,057,200, 218% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,350 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,994 a month in housing costs.
Mokuleia median household income
The median household income in Mokuleia is $88,750 and the income per person is $70,829. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Mokuleia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 954
- Owner-occupied
- 52%
- Renter-occupied
- 48%
- Vacant
- 21%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.18
Mokuleia demographics
- Population
- 1,655
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 9.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 754
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mokuleia ›
Education in Mokuleia
48.8% of adults 25 and older in Mokuleia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 24.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mokuleia
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20%
- Drive alone
- 62.9%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Mokuleia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mokuleia | 1,655 | $88,750 | $1,057,200 | $2,350 |
| Waialua | 3,050 | $88,269 | $997,200 | $1,678 |
| Haleiwa | 4,948 | $97,780 | $1,091,700 | $2,018 |
| Makaha Valley | 163 | $136,250 | $1,679,700 | — |
| Makaha | 10,066 | $64,970 | $394,000 | $1,868 |
| Waianae | 12,918 | $81,733 | $518,300 | $1,277 |
| Pupukea | 4,679 | $100,368 | $1,436,000 | $1,979 |
| Schofield Barracks | 16,270 | $80,388 | — | $3,230 |
| Helemano | 2,691 | $83,197 | — | $3,094 |
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What is the median household income in Mokuleia, HI?
The median household income in Mokuleia is $88,750, 12% 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 Mokuleia?
The median home value in Mokuleia is $1,057,200, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Mokuleia?
The median gross rent in Mokuleia is $2,350 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Mokuleia, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Hawaii median; home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in Mokuleia?
The median age in Mokuleia is 41.1 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Mokuleia?
The average commute to work in Mokuleia is 36 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mokuleia?
The unemployment rate in Mokuleia is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mokuleia?
48.8% of adults in Mokuleia 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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