Ko Olina, HI

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.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,677 Population 1,553/sq mi density
$125,577 Median Income $74,110 per capita
$885,500 Home Value
$3,501 Median Rent
71°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,577 median income, 0.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$885,500 home value, $3,501/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $125,577
67% higher than US avg
Home Value $885,500
214% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.8%
69% higher than US avg
Median Rent $3,501
201% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.5%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

How Ko Olina Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,677
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density1,553/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 56%

Economy

A+
Median Income$125,577
Per Capita$74,110
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$87,066M
Commute30 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$885,500
Rent$3,501
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.9%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation30 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.8%
High School+94.8%
School Score4.88

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute30 min
Libraries25

Is Ko Olina a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Ko Olina has a population of 1,677 with a density of 1,553 people per square mile. The median age is 43.9 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (56.4%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 6.9% Black.

Population

1,677
Total Population
1,553
People / sq mi
43.9yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Ko Olina vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only76.9%
2% below US avg
Spanish23.1%
72% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ko Olina vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ko Olina is $125,577, which is 67% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Ko Olina vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$125,577
67% above US avg
Per Capita Income$74,110
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
IRS Avg AGI$87,531

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.5%
72% below US avg
Establishments (County)31,849
County GDP$87,066M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,617
Healthcare2,562
Retail2,678
Manufacturing447

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,790
8% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.9 min
Work from Home9.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Ko Olina is $885,500, 214% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $3,501 (201% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$885,500
214% above US avg
Median List Price$918,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$918,500
$/Sq Ft$741
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio97.4%
Price Drops10.0%
Inventory40

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$3,501
201% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,786
1 Bedroom$1,859
2 Bedrooms$2,433
3 Bedrooms$3,157
4 Bedrooms$3,779

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,790
8% above US avg
Effective Rate0.43%
In Ko Olina, 28.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.9% report depression. 20.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ko Olina vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.5%
11% below US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure26.8%
Asthma10.3%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.9%
Physical Inactivity20.1%
Depression18.9%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress11.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.3%
Checkup Rate75.4%
Premature Death6,042/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access96.6%
Healthcare Facilities2,562

Crime Rates: Ko Olina vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)54

Safety Score

Ko Olina has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,553/sq mi
Coordinates21.3378°N, 158.1186°W
County FIPS15003
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 56.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 21.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.3%
D 59.9%

Winner: Democrat by 21.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.8%
69% above US avg
High School+94.8%
School Test Score4.88
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,553/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities2,562
Restaurants2,617
Retail Stores2,678

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)54

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.9 min
Work from Home9.6%

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