At a Glance
Median Income
$114,682
$47,413 per capita
Home Value
$872,200
Zillow: $919,646
Median Rent
$2,338/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
78°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pearl City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 1.9% (47% 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 $919,646. 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.
Safety & Crime
Pearl City 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
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population45,079
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density4,943/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,682
Per Capita$47,413
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
C
Home Value$872,200
Rent$2,338
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$919,646
Housing Units15,512
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K
Health
Obesity23.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp78°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.4 in/yr
AQI24 (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.
14.0% 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.