At a Glance
Median Income
$120,489
$47,488 per capita
Home Value
$827,900
Zillow: $840,050
Median Rent
$2,202/mo
40.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
10.4% smoking rate
How Makakilo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Makakilo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Makakilo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Makakilo residents earn a median household income of $120,489 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,488. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% 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 Makakilo is $827,900 , 194% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $840,050. Median rent is $2,202/month, with 40.8% 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 1987.
Education
36.5% of adults in Makakilo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Makakilo has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population20,372
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density5,333/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born16.1%
Veterans13.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,489
Per Capita$47,488
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
C+
Home Value$827,900
Rent$2,202
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$840,050
Housing Units6,470
Rent Burden40.8%
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain13.9 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation701 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute34 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations41
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Makakilo was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
16.1% 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.