Living in Omao, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Omao · Census data 2020–2024
Omao has 1,528 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $101,667 (about the same as the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,021,800, the median rent is $1,875/month.
Omao at a glance
- Population
- 1,528
- Median age
- 46.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $101,667State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,021,800State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,875/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 57.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Omao a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Hawaii median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in February to April and June.
Cost of living in Omao
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Omao the median home value is $1,021,800, 207% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,875 per month, which is 38% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,949 a month in housing costs.
Omao median household income
The median household income in Omao is $101,667 and the income per person is $46,113. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Omao: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 584
- Owner-occupied
- 57.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.9%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.67
Omao demographics
- Population
- 1,528
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 29.6%
- Households
- 538
- Foreign-born
- 11.8%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Omao ›
Education in Omao
31% of adults 25 and older in Omao have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Omao
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
Omao vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omao | 1,528 | $101,667 | $1,021,800 | $1,875 |
| Lawai | 2,718 | $104,286 | $849,800 | $1,747 |
| Kalaheo | 4,435 | $110,607 | $956,900 | $1,922 |
| Koloa | 2,907 | $77,868 | $927,300 | $1,654 |
| Poipu | 1,175 | $143,333 | $1,110,000 | $2,840 |
| Puhi | 4,362 | $137,292 | $701,400 | $2,443 |
| Eleele | 2,522 | $118,438 | $777,200 | $1,244 |
| Hanapepe | 2,638 | $100,000 | $715,700 | $2,199 |
| Lihue | 7,901 | $92,850 | $878,500 | $1,956 |
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What is the median household income in Omao, HI?
The median household income in Omao is $101,667, about the same as 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 Omao?
The median home value in Omao is $1,021,800, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Omao?
The median gross rent in Omao is $1,875 per month, about 38% of household income.
Is Omao, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Hawaii median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Omao?
The median age in Omao is 46.8 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Omao?
The average commute to work in Omao is 26 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Omao?
The unemployment rate in Omao is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Omao?
31% of adults in Omao 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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