Living in Pearl City, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pearl City · Census data 2020–2024
Pearl City has 44,547 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $118,112 (18% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $901,500, the median rent is $2,316/month.
Pearl City at a glance
- Population
- 44,547
- Median age
- 45.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $118,112State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $901,500State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,316/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Pearl City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Pearl City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pearl City the median home value is $901,500, 171% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,316 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,902 a month in housing costs.
Pearl City median household income
The median household income in Pearl City is $118,112 and the income per person is $47,766. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Pearl City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,509
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.95
Pearl City demographics
- Population
- 44,547
- Median age
- 45.8
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 26.9%
- Households
- 14,963
- Foreign-born
- 16.1%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pearl City ›
Education in Pearl City
39% of adults 25 and older in Pearl City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pearl City
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Pearl City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl City | 44,547 | $118,112 | $901,500 | $2,316 |
| Waimalu | 13,061 | $89,232 | $597,800 | $1,931 |
| Aiea | 9,087 | $140,308 | $1,065,700 | $2,844 |
| Waipio | 10,870 | $109,877 | $749,500 | $2,219 |
| Halawa | 14,385 | $110,400 | $1,051,900 | $1,739 |
| Waikele | 7,528 | $120,525 | $704,700 | $2,634 |
| Waipahu | 40,482 | $103,895 | $868,600 | $1,658 |
| Mililani Town | 27,668 | $127,363 | $923,900 | $2,384 |
| Royal Kunia | 13,555 | $135,361 | $862,400 | $2,921 |
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What is the median household income in Pearl City, HI?
The median household income in Pearl City is $118,112, 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 Pearl City?
The median home value in Pearl City is $901,500, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Pearl City?
The median gross rent in Pearl City is $2,316 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Pearl City, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Pearl City?
The median age in Pearl City is 45.8 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Pearl City?
The average commute to work in Pearl City is 27 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pearl City?
The unemployment rate in Pearl City is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pearl City?
39% of adults in Pearl City 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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