At a Glance
Median Income
$85,428
$48,465 per capita
Home Value
$834,100
Zillow: $821,679
Median Rent
$1,783/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
10.5% smoking rate
How Urban Honolulu Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Urban Honolulu's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Urban Honolulu a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Urban Honolulu residents earn a median household income of $85,428 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,465. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% 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 Urban Honolulu is $834,100 , 196% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $821,679. Median rent is $1,783/month, with 32.0% 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 1973.
Education
40.8% of adults in Urban Honolulu hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Urban Honolulu 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
Population346,323
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density5,713/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born27.8%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,428
Per Capita$48,465
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
F
Home Value$834,100
Rent$1,783
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$821,679
Housing Units155,489
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity24.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp78°F
Rain16.4 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation177 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Urban Honolulu was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
27.8% 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.