Hawaii · Metropolitan Area
Ko Olina is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 1,677. Residents earn $125,577 per year, which is 67% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ko Olina receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Ko Olina stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ko Olina is $125,577, which is significantly higher than the national average — 67% above $75,149. This places Ko Olina among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Ko Olina is $885,500, making it a premium housing market at 214% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Ko Olina is a highly educated community — 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Ko Olina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 76.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.1% |
| 72% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $125,577 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $74,110 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,343 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,531 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 31,849 |
| County GDP | $87,066M |
| Restaurants | 2,617 |
| Healthcare | 2,562 |
| Retail | 2,678 |
| Manufacturing | 447 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,790 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.43% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $885,500 |
| 214% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $918,500 |
| Median List Price | $918,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $741 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Inventory | 40 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,790 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.43% |
| Obesity | 28.5% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,042/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,562 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,553/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.3378°N, 158.1186°W |
| County FIPS | 15003 |
Winner: Democrat by 21.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 56.8% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,553/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,562 |
| Restaurants | 2,617 |
| Retail Stores | 2,678 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |