Living in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Urban Honolulu · Census data 2020–2024
Urban Honolulu has 345,482 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $86,504 (14% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $843,400, the median rent is $1,823/month.
Urban Honolulu at a glance
- Population
- 345,482
- Median age
- 43State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $86,504State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $843,400State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,823/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 48.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Urban Honolulu a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Hawaii median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Urban Honolulu
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Urban Honolulu the median home value is $843,400, 154% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,823 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,030 a month in housing costs.
Urban Honolulu median household income
The median household income in Urban Honolulu is $86,504 and the income per person is $49,569. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Urban Honolulu: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 157,303
- Owner-occupied
- 48.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.1%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.45
Urban Honolulu demographics
- Population
- 345,482
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 136,902
- Foreign-born
- 27.6%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Urban Honolulu ›
Education in Urban Honolulu
41.5% of adults 25 and older in Urban Honolulu have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Urban Honolulu
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 55.1%
- Public transit
- 7.3%
- Walk to work
- 8.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Urban Honolulu vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu | 345,482 | $86,504 | $843,400 | $1,823 |
| Maunawili | 2,024 | $177,143 | $1,511,300 | $3,501 |
| Halawa | 14,385 | $110,400 | $1,051,900 | $1,739 |
| Aiea | 9,087 | $140,308 | $1,065,700 | $2,844 |
| Heeia | 5,144 | $176,250 | $1,200,200 | $3,501 |
| Hickam Housing | 9,425 | $121,667 | — | $3,501 |
| Kaneohe | 37,355 | $125,613 | $1,029,700 | $2,269 |
| Waimalu | 13,061 | $89,232 | $597,800 | $1,931 |
| Waimanalo | 6,054 | $116,581 | $799,200 | $1,764 |
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What is the median household income in Urban Honolulu, HI?
The median household income in Urban Honolulu is $86,504, 14% 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 Urban Honolulu?
The median home value in Urban Honolulu is $843,400, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Urban Honolulu?
The median gross rent in Urban Honolulu is $1,823 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Urban Honolulu, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Hawaii median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Urban Honolulu?
The median age in Urban Honolulu is 43 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Urban Honolulu?
The average commute to work in Urban Honolulu is 22 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Urban Honolulu?
The unemployment rate in Urban Honolulu is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Urban Honolulu?
41.5% of adults in Urban Honolulu 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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