Living in Wheeler AFB, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wheeler AFB · Census data 2020–2024
Wheeler AFB has 2,097 residents with a median age of 24.1. The median household income is $91,667 (9% lower than the Hawaii median), the median rent is $2,867/month.
Wheeler AFB at a glance
- Population
- 2,097
- Median age
- 24.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $91,667State: $100,389
- Median rent
- $2,867/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 0.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.1%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Wheeler AFB a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Hawaii median.
The weather is best in January to March and May.
Cost of living in Wheeler AFB
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wheeler AFB the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $2,867 per month, which is 38.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Wheeler AFB median household income
The median household income in Wheeler AFB is $91,667 and the income per person is $37,801. 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Wheeler AFB: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 818
- Owner-occupied
- 0.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 99.6%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.42
Wheeler AFB demographics
- Population
- 2,097
- Median age
- 24.1
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 0.5%
- Households
- 766
- Foreign-born
- 10%
- Veterans
- 18.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wheeler AFB ›
Education in Wheeler AFB
33.1% of adults 25 and older in Wheeler AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wheeler AFB
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 6.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.8%
Wheeler AFB vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler AFB | 2,097 | $91,667 | — | $2,867 |
| Waipio Acres | 5,332 | $94,861 | $753,900 | $2,003 |
| Wahiawa | 17,996 | $87,143 | $806,200 | $1,546 |
| Schofield Barracks | 16,270 | $80,388 | — | $3,230 |
| Mililani Town | 27,668 | $127,363 | $923,900 | $2,384 |
| Whitmore Village | 4,105 | $104,900 | $829,900 | $1,829 |
| Mililani Mauka | 21,278 | $138,942 | $988,100 | $2,350 |
| Helemano | 2,691 | $83,197 | — | $3,094 |
| Royal Kunia | 13,555 | $135,361 | $862,400 | $2,921 |
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What is the median household income in Wheeler AFB, HI?
The median household income in Wheeler AFB is $91,667, 9% lower than the Hawaii median of $100,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Wheeler AFB?
The median gross rent in Wheeler AFB is $2,867 per month, about 38.5% of household income.
Is Wheeler AFB, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Hawaii median.
What is the median age in Wheeler AFB?
The median age in Wheeler AFB is 24.1 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Wheeler AFB?
The average commute to work in Wheeler AFB is 14 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wheeler AFB?
The unemployment rate in Wheeler AFB is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wheeler AFB?
33.1% of adults in Wheeler AFB 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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