Living in Royal Hawaiian Estates, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Royal Hawaiian Estates · Census data 2020–2024
Royal Hawaiian Estates has 852 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $76,875 (23% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $246,500, the median rent is $1,712/month.
Royal Hawaiian Estates is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Royal Hawaiian Estates at a glance
- Population
- 852
- Median age
- 51.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $76,875State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $246,500State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,712/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 86.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Royal Hawaiian Estates a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in December to February and September.
Cost of living in Royal Hawaiian Estates
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Royal Hawaiian Estates the median home value is $246,500, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,712 per month, which is 13.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,533 a month in housing costs.
Royal Hawaiian Estates median household income
The median household income in Royal Hawaiian Estates is $76,875 and the income per person is $35,304. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Royal Hawaiian Estates: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 460
- Owner-occupied
- 86.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.2%
- Vacant
- 17.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.25
Royal Hawaiian Estates demographics
- Population
- 852
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 13%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 378
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Royal Hawaiian Estates ›
Education in Royal Hawaiian Estates
30.6% of adults 25 and older in Royal Hawaiian Estates have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 15.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Royal Hawaiian Estates
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Drive alone
- 68.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Royal Hawaiian Estates vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Hawaiian Estates | 852 | $76,875 | $246,500 | $1,712 |
| Mauna Loa Estates | 901 | $39,427 | $357,200 | $1,147 |
| Fern Forest | 1,088 | $42,917 | $170,900 | — |
| Mountain View | 3,756 | $69,299 | $356,800 | $1,375 |
| Eden Roc | 1,166 | $24,771 | $164,600 | $594 |
| Volcano | 746 | $74,609 | $574,500 | $1,786 |
| Fern Acres | 1,480 | $40,400 | $319,800 | $1,375 |
| Hawaiian Acres | 3,872 | $91,120 | $318,400 | $1,351 |
| Kurtistown | 3,151 | $96,165 | $448,600 | $1,406 |
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What is the median household income in Royal Hawaiian Estates, HI?
The median household income in Royal Hawaiian Estates is $76,875, 23% 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 Royal Hawaiian Estates?
The median home value in Royal Hawaiian Estates is $246,500, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Royal Hawaiian Estates?
The median gross rent in Royal Hawaiian Estates is $1,712 per month, about 13.8% of household income.
Is Royal Hawaiian Estates, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Royal Hawaiian Estates?
The median age in Royal Hawaiian Estates is 51.1 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Royal Hawaiian Estates?
The average commute to work in Royal Hawaiian Estates is 29 minutes; 23.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Royal Hawaiian Estates?
The unemployment rate in Royal Hawaiian Estates is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Royal Hawaiian Estates?
30.6% of adults in Royal Hawaiian Estates 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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