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Makaha, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Honolulu County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
9,898 Population 3,680/sq mi density
$63,291 Median Income $26,751 per capita
$416,100 Home Value $570,357 Zillow
$1,871 Median Rent 47.1% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 1,045 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$63,291 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$416,100 home value, $1,871/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Makaha, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,291
16% below
$26,751 per capita
Home Value
$416,100
48% above
Zillow: $570,357
Median Rent
$1,871/mo
61% above
47.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
39% below
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
21.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Makaha Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
148%
Rent
161%
Poverty
173%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Makaha a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Makaha residents earn a median household income of $63,291 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,751. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.5% 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 Makaha is $416,100 , 48% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $570,357. Median rent is $1,871/month, with 47.1% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Makaha 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

19.2% of adults in Makaha hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Makaha 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 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Data Overview

People

Population9,898
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density3,680/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,291
Per Capita$26,751
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty21.5%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

C+
Home Value$416,100
Rent$1,871
Ownership41.0%
Zillow$570,357
Housing Units4,247
Rent Burden47.1%

Crime

F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death6,042/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain21.8 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation18 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute50 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in Makaha was built in 1976.
11.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.6% 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.