At a Glance
Median Income
$63,291
$26,751 per capita
Home Value
$416,100
Zillow: $570,357
Median Rent
$1,871/mo
47.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
21.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
18.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Makaha a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 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 9.9% (175% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population9,898
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density3,680/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born14.3%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$63,291
Per Capita$26,751
Unemployment9.9%
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%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain21.8 in/yr
AQI31 (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.
14.3% 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.