Royal Kunia, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Honolulu County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
13,687 Population 4,547/sq mi density
$133,579 Median Income $44,336 per capita
$833,000 Home Value $857,649 Zillow
$2,806 Median Rent 38.5% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$133,579 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$833,000 home value, $2,806/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Royal Kunia, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$133,579
78% above
$44,336 per capita
Home Value
$833,000
195% above
Zillow: $857,649
Median Rent
$2,806/mo
141% above
38.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
2% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.5%
30% below
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F

How Royal Kunia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
178%
Home Value
295%
Rent
241%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Royal Kunia 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

Royal Kunia residents earn a median household income of $133,579 , which is 78% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,336. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% 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 Royal Kunia is $833,000 , 195% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $857,649. Median rent is $2,806/month, with 38.5% 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 1989.

Education

32.9% of adults in Royal Kunia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Royal Kunia 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

Population13,687
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density4,547/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born23.6%
Veterans12.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$133,579
Per Capita$44,336
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

B
Home Value$833,000
Rent$2,806
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$857,649
Housing Units4,385
Rent Burden38.5%

Health

Obesity22.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,042/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Rain13.9 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation446 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in Royal Kunia was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
23.6% 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.