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Urban Honolulu, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Honolulu County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
346,323 Population 5,713/sq mi density
$85,428 Median Income $48,465 per capita
$834,100 Home Value $821,679 Zillow
$1,783 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature 345 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 1,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$85,428 median income, 3.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$834,100 home value, $1,783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Urban Honolulu, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,428
14% above
$48,465 per capita
Home Value
$834,100
196% above
Zillow: $821,679
Median Rent
$1,783/mo
53% above
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
39% below
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
21% above
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
22% below
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
345 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
114%
Home Value
296%
Rent
153%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
121%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Urban Honolulu a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 3.1% (14% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Urban Honolulu 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

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 75°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Data Overview

People

Population346,323
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density5,713/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,428
Per Capita$48,465
Unemployment3.1%
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%

Crime

F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K

Health

Obesity24.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,042/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days345/yr
Rain20.7 in/yr
AQI24 (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.
12.0% 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.