Pearl City, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Honolulu County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
45,079 Population 4,943/sq mi density
$114,682 Median Income $47,413 per capita
$872,200 Home Value $936,391 Zillow
$2,338 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
78°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$114,682 median income, 3.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$872,200 home value, $2,338/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Pearl City, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$114,682
53% above
$47,413 per capita
Home Value
$872,200
209% above
Zillow: $936,391
Median Rent
$2,338/mo
101% above
31.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
10% above
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
26% below
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
78°F

How Pearl City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
153%
Home Value
309%
Rent
201%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
110%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pearl City 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

Pearl City residents earn a median household income of $114,682 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,413. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% 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 Pearl City is $872,200 , 209% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $936,391. Median rent is $2,338/month, with 31.2% 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 1974.

Education

37.0% of adults in Pearl City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pearl City has an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population45,079
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density4,943/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born15.9%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,682
Per Capita$47,413
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

C
Home Value$872,200
Rent$2,338
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$936,391
Housing Units15,512
Rent Burden31.2%

Health

Obesity23.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,042/100K

Climate

Avg Temp78°F
Rain16.4 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation194 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in Pearl City was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
15.9% 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.