Living in Royal Kunia, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Royal Kunia · Census data 2020–2024
Royal Kunia has 13,555 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $135,361 (35% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $862,400, the median rent is $2,921/month.
Royal Kunia at a glance
- Population
- 13,555
- Median age
- 42.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $135,361State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $862,400State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,921/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Royal Kunia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Hawaii median; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Royal Kunia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Royal Kunia the median home value is $862,400, 159% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,921 per month, which is 41% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,863 a month in housing costs.
Royal Kunia median household income
The median household income in Royal Kunia is $135,361 and the income per person is $45,203. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Royal Kunia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,360
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 3.28
Royal Kunia demographics
- Population
- 13,555
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 4,138
- Foreign-born
- 23.5%
- Veterans
- 12.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Royal Kunia ›
Education in Royal Kunia
32.8% of adults 25 and older in Royal Kunia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Royal Kunia
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 4.8%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Royal Kunia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Kunia | 13,555 | $135,361 | $862,400 | $2,921 |
| Waikele | 7,528 | $120,525 | $704,700 | $2,634 |
| Waipahu | 40,482 | $103,895 | $868,600 | $1,658 |
| Waipio | 10,870 | $109,877 | $749,500 | $2,219 |
| East Kapolei | 7,551 | $118,904 | $697,300 | $2,031 |
| Mililani Town | 27,668 | $127,363 | $923,900 | $2,384 |
| West Loch Estate | 5,544 | $122,422 | $855,100 | $2,660 |
| Ewa Villages | 7,415 | $88,813 | $867,600 | $1,227 |
| Waipio Acres | 5,332 | $94,861 | $753,900 | $2,003 |
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What is the median household income in Royal Kunia, HI?
The median household income in Royal Kunia is $135,361, 35% 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 Royal Kunia?
The median home value in Royal Kunia is $862,400, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Royal Kunia?
The median gross rent in Royal Kunia is $2,921 per month, about 41% of household income.
Is Royal Kunia, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Hawaii median; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Royal Kunia?
The median age in Royal Kunia is 42.9 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Royal Kunia?
The average commute to work in Royal Kunia is 31 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Royal Kunia?
The unemployment rate in Royal Kunia is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Royal Kunia?
32.8% of adults in Royal Kunia 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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