Hawaii · Metropolitan Area
Urban Honolulu is a large city in Hawaii with a population of 346,323. Residents earn $85,428 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
Based on current data, Urban Honolulu receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Urban Honolulu offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Urban Honolulu is $85,428, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Urban Honolulu is $834,100, making it a premium housing market at 196% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,783 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Urban Honolulu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 345 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 64.6% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 35.4% |
| 164% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,428 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,465 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,343 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,531 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 31,849 |
| County GDP | $87,066M |
| Restaurants | 2,617 |
| Healthcare | 2,562 |
| Retail | 2,678 |
| Manufacturing | 447 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,790 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.45% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| Census Median | $834,100 |
| 196% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,783 |
| 53% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,790 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.45% |
| Obesity | 24.9% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 15.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,042/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,562 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.7 inches |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 60.6 sq mi (157.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,713/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.3243°N, 157.8476°W |
| County FIPS | 15003 |
Winner: Democrat by 21.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,713/sq mi |
| Total Area | 60.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,562 |
| Restaurants | 2,617 |
| Retail Stores | 2,678 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |