At a Glance
Median Income
$119,219
$24,663 per capita
Home Value
$942,700
Zillow: $1,289,644
Median Rent
$2,375/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.6%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Laie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laie residents earn a median household income of $119,219 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,663. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 Laie is $942,700 , 234% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,289,644. Median rent is $2,375/month, with 32.2% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Laie reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,045/100K.
Education
39.6% of adults in Laie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laie has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population5,568
Median Age23.2 yrs
Density4,155/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,219
Per Capita$24,663
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
C
Home Value$942,700
Rent$2,375
Ownership41.2%
Zillow$1,289,644
Housing Units1,265
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain32.6 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.6%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+18.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute17 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Laie was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
There are 2,617 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.
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