Urban Honolulu, HI โ City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Honolulu County ยท Hawaii
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Urban Honolulu based on 8 key metrics โ compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
346,323
2023 ACS
Median Income
$85,428
2023
Median Home Value
$834,100
2023
Median Rent
$1,783
2023
Median Age
42.9
Unemployment
5.0%
Cost of Living Index
170.3
100 = national avg
Urban Honolulu is a city in Honolulu County, Hawaii, with a population of 346,323 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Urban Honolulu is one of the communities in Hawaii.
The median household income in Urban Honolulu is $85,428, and the median home value is $834,100. The cost of living index is 170.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,783 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, and the median age is 42.9 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
346,323
Male
173,028
50.0%
Female
173,295
50.0%
Median Age
42.9
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
30.9%
High School or Higher
48.2%
Foreign Born
27.8%
Veterans
5.3%
Married
39.0%
Avg Household Size
2.5
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.645
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
Asian
52.9%
Foreign Born
27.8%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
6.7%
23,030 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
93.3%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
330,849
English Only
65.0%
#1 Non-English Language
Other Asian
49,219 speakers
Limited English
18.8%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
81.2%
Limited English Proficiency
18.8%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
18,316
5.3% of population
Disability Rate
27.4%
5,026 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$55,252
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
16,471
89.9%
Female Veterans
1,845
10.1%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$55,252
Non-Veteran Income
$43,519
Difference
$11,733
27.0% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
5,026
Without Disability
13,290
Disability Rate
27.4%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
78,563
#1 Ancestry
German
4.5% (15,436)
#2 Ancestry
English
3.6% (12,640)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
3.4% (11,846)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
136,228
Family Households
76,902
56.5%
Married Couples
53,621
39.4%
Non-Family Households
59,326
43.5%
Single Mother Households
15,940
11.7%
Single Father Households
7,341
5.4%
Living Alone
47,622
35.0%
Children Under 18
Total Children
43,979
In Married Couple
32,109
73.0%
With Single Mother
8,530
19.4%
With Single Father
3,340
7.6%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$110,418
Married Couple Income
$126,833
Single Mother Income
$72,988
Single Father Income
$78,398
Avg Family Size
2.5
Avg Non-Family Size
2.3
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
9,188
Grandparents Responsible
1,866
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$85,428
+17% vs national
Per Capita Income
$48,465
+30% vs national
Poverty Rate
11.8%
-13% vs national
Gini Index
0.4833
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
5.0%
-5% vs national
SNAP Recipients
10.8%
of households
How Urban Honolulu Compares
Urban Honolulu vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Urban Honolulu is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Urban Honolulu, HI has a median household income of $85,428, making it the 7,513th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Urban Honolulu has a higher median household income than 73% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Urban Honolulu, HI has a per capita income of $48,465, making it the 4,932nd highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Urban Honolulu has a higher per capita income than 82% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Urban Honolulu, HI has a poverty rate of 11.8%, making it the 14,412th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Urban Honolulu has a higher poverty rate than 54% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Urban Honolulu, HI has a unemployment rate of 5.0%, making it the 11,696th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Urban Honolulu has a higher unemployment rate than 62% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Urban Honolulu. The median household income here is $85,428.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
-28% vs HI avg
Labor Force
191,993
Employed
174,598
Mean Commute
20 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
48.2%
of adults 25+
Median Age
42.9
Work from Home
8.9%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$138.7K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
170.3
100 = national avg
+70.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$74,935
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$177,119
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,016
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,642
per month
The median household income in Urban Honolulu, HI is $85,428, which is 16.7% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $48,465. The poverty rate of 11.8% is higher than the HI state average of 11.8%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4833, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, compared to the state average of 6.9%. The labor force is 191,993. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 20 minutes, with 8.9% working from home. About 55.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 170.3, which is 70.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 262.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $74,935 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Urban Honolulu, HI? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area, home prices have risen 664.9% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 90.4%. The 10-year growth rate is 55.4%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 34.6%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 3.6%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Urban Honolulu, HI housing market rather than Urban Honolulu alone.
Metro area: Urban Honolulu, HI
Urban Honolulu vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Urban Honolulu is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Urban Honolulu, HI has a median home value of $834,100, making it the 993rd highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Urban Honolulu has a higher median home value than 96% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Urban Honolulu, HI has a median rent of $1,783, making it the 2,510th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Urban Honolulu has a higher median rent than 89% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Urban Honolulu, HI has a rent burden of 25.0%, making it the 3,410th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Urban Honolulu has a higher rent burden than 84% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$834,100
Median Rent
$1,783
Total Housing Units
156,251
Vacancy Rate
12.8%
Owner Occupied
48.6%
Renter Occupied
51.4%
Median Property Tax
$2,416
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,930
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$2,416
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.29%
of home value
Median Home Value
$834,100
Estimated Mean Tax
$3,110
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,416) by the median home value ($834,100). In Urban Honolulu, HI, this works out to an effective rate of 0.29%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The median home value in Urban Honolulu, HI is $834,100. The median rent is $1,783 per month (Census ACS). About 48.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1973. There are 156,251 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,416. The effective tax rate is 0.29%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Urban Honolulu. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
School Shootings
Source: The Washington PostTotal Incidents
1
Total Killed
0
Total Injured
1
| Date | School | Killed | Injured | Type | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2014 | President Theodore Roosevelt High | 0 | 1 | targeted | nan |
Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
98.8
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
99.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
25.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
62.6
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
22
Individual Assistance
$3.7M
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
Showing 20 of 24 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,797
Total Claims Paid
$57,687,573
Avg Claim Payout
$20,625
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
29
Federal Funding
$9,675,203
Properties Protected
8
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.83
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind | 7 | $4,518,042 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 3 | $340,894 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 3 | $332,237 |
| 95.2: Planning Related Activities | 2 | $355,227 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 2 | $2,736,819 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Urban Honolulu has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, landslide, wildfire. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 2,797 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $3,655,597 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 29 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
24.3%
11.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.4%
9.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
5.4pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.5%
Arthritis
21.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.1%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
13.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.4%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
31.0%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
28.2%
Mobility
13.3%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
6.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Urban Honolulu has an obesity rate of 24.3%, which is 11.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.4%, 9.1pp below the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.1 mi
Pali Momi Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pali Momi Medical Center | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Adventist Health Castle | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
| Kahi Mohala | 11.3 mi | Psychiatric | โ | โ |
| Kahuku Medical Center | 25.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | โ | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total COโe
6.4K MT
Top Emitter
HECO Distribution and Transmission
6.4K MT COโe
Total COโe vs Similar Cities (250,000 - 500,000)
| Facility | Sector | COโe (MT) |
|---|---|---|
HECO Distribution and Transmission Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc | Other | 6,393 |
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY (HECO)-HONOLULU GENERATING STATION Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc | Power Plants | 0 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโe/year.
2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 6.4K metric tons of COโe.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
20 min
-13% vs national
Drive Alone
55.7%
-29% vs national
Public Transit
7.9%
+782% vs national
Work From Home
8.9%
-4% vs national
Carpool
14.2%
Walk / Bike
9.5%
combined
How Urban Honolulu's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
19
2023
6-Year Avg
17
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
7
Cyclist
1
Nighttime
12
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| 2021 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 2020 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 24 | 24 | 5 | 12 | 1 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Urban Honolulu, HI is 20 minutes, which is 13.2% below the national average of 23 minutes. 55.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 8.9% work from home, which is below the HI state average of 9.5%. Public transit is used by 7.9% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 14.2% of workers carpool. 7.7% walk to work. 1.8% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 19 traffic fatalities from 19 fatal crashes. 7 were pedestrians.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
88.5%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
75.5%
of households
No Internet
7.3%
of households
Total Households
136,228
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
94.3%
of households
Smartphone
89.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
79.3%
of households
Tablet
64.1%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
42.9ยข
per kWh
+165% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg
Commercial Rate
38.2ยข
per kWh
+195% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg
Industrial Rate
34.1ยข
per kWh
+249% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$212
residential
+58% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg
151% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh
Residential electricity in Hawaii averages 42.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $212. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Urban Honolulu vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (250,000 - 500,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)
Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)
Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
88.5% of households in Urban Honolulu have broadband internet access. 75.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.3% of households have no internet access. 9.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Urban Honolulu is located in Honolulu County, HI. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Urban Honolulu.
Election Overview
Source: Honolulu County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
204,301
59.9%
GOP Votes
130,489
38.3%
Total Votes
340,921
Margin
D+21.7%
Shift from 2020
R+5.2pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 204,301 | 130,489 | 340,921 | 59.9% | 38.3% | D+21.7 |
| 2020 | 238,869 | 136,259 | 382,114 | 62.5% | 35.7% | D+26.9 |
| 2016 | 175,634 | 90,296 | 285,683 | 61.5% | 31.6% | D+29.9 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Honolulu County recorded 340,921 total votes. Democrats won the county with 59.9% of the vote compared to 38.3% for Republicans, a margin of D+21.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+5.2pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Honolulu County has shifted 8.2 percentage points toward Republicans.
Official City Website
Source: honolulu.govSBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
3,114
Total Approved
$534.4M
Jobs Supported
21,380
Per 10K Residents
89.9
SBA loans
-9.8% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
85
Top Lender
Central Pacific Bank
865 loans
Top Industry
Accommodation & Food Services
Data Span
1992โ2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
2,810
Total Amount
$345.3M
Avg Loan
$122,899
Median Loan
$50,000
SBA Guaranteed
$243.2M(70%)
Jobs Supported
17,886
Loans
304
Total Amount
$189.1M
Avg Loan
$621,921
Median Loan
$477,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
279
9% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$102.7M
19% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$368,122
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 250,000 - 500,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asia Pacific Plastic Surgery Inc | 2 | $5.3M |
| Sandpiper Acquisition Llc | 2 | $5.0M |
| Da Spot Health Foods and Juices | 2 | $4.8M |
| Christopher Chow D.d.s. Inc. | 4 | $4.5M |
| Photonworks Engineering Llp | 2 | $4.1M |
| Autocraft Hawaii Llc | 1 | $3.9M |
| Ktm Services, Inc. | 1 | $3.5M |
| 2015 Colburn Llc | 1 | $3.4M |
| Restaurant Equipment Hawaii L.l.c. | 2 | $3.1M |
| Hawaiiprint Inc | 2 | $3.0M |
Urban Honolulu, HI has received 3,114 SBA loans totaling $534.4M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 2,810 loans (90% of the total), supporting 17,886 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 304 loans totaling $189.1M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Urban Honolulu is Central Pacific Bank with 865 loans. That works out to 89.9 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
22
Total Population
585,610
Avg Median Income
-$212,050,521
Avg Home Value
-$211,508,085
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96701 | 40,504 | $107,888 | $913,300 | $1,930 | 25.3 |
| 96734 | 50,985 | $131,554 | $1,246,300 | $3,297 | 21.7 |
| 96744 | 56,245 | $129,263 | $1,001,400 | $2,410 | 33.8 |
| 96782 | 37,740 | $104,779 | $846,200 | $2,287 | 29.4 |
| 96795 | 10,315 | $118,365 | $746,700 | $1,710 | 11.5 |
| 96813 | 26,059 | $87,799 | $804,100 | $1,821 | 3.5 |
| 96814 | 23,739 | $77,336 | $706,500 | $1,770 | 1.2 |
| 96815 | 27,146 | $75,020 | $627,600 | $1,903 | 2.3 |
| 96816 | 50,711 | $114,744 | $1,121,400 | $1,879 | 9.6 |
| 96817 | 55,213 | $74,690 | $930,000 | $1,419 | 9.3 |
| 96818 | 55,107 | $99,933 | $653,400 | $3,185 | 10.8 |
| 96819 | 51,961 | $96,346 | $963,900 | $1,789 | 21.9 |
| 96820 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 96821 | 19,831 | $174,152 | $1,457,700 | $2,946 | 11.6 |
| 96822 | 44,551 | $95,594 | $985,100 | $1,736 | 8.0 |
| 96826 | 29,718 | $67,743 | $485,200 | $1,604 | 1.1 |
| 96848 | 531 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 96850 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 96853 | 513 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 |
| 96858 | 327 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 96859 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 96860 | 4,414 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.9 |
Urban Honolulu, HI has 22 ZIP codes with a combined population of 585,610. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$212,050,521. The average median home value is -$211,508,085. The average median monthly rent is -$212,119,772.
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