Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Honolulu County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
39,762 Population 5,117/sq mi density
$146,615 Median Income $61,482 per capita
$1,239,000 Home Value $1,070,618 Zillow
$3,068 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$146,615 median income, 3.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$1,239,000 home value, $3,068/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$146,615
95% above
$61,482 per capita
Home Value
$1,239,000
340% above
Zillow: $1,070,618
Median Rent
$3,068/mo
164% above
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.7%
62% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.6%
26% below
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F

How Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kailua CDP (Honolulu County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
195%
Home Value
440%
Rent
264%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
162%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) residents earn a median household income of $146,615 , which is 95% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,482. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,849 business establishments, including 2,617 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) is $1,239,000 , 340% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,070,618. Median rent is $3,068/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

54.7% of adults in Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population39,762
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density5,117/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$146,615
Per Capita$61,482
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

D
Home Value$1,239,000
Rent$3,068
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$1,070,618
Housing Units14,272
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity23.6%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death6,042/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Rain27.8 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation10 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.7%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+25.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
There are 2,617 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.