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Is Kailua (Hawaii County) a Good Place to Live? Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Kailua (Hawaii County) ranks #1050 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #185 of 234 towns and #20 of 20 in Hawaii. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on expensive homes ($667,400, #217 of 231) and high living costs (106.4, #214 of 230).
Kailua (Hawaii County) by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Kailua (Hawaii County)'s rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Kailua (Hawaii County): no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Kailua (Hawaii County) safe?
What is the cost of living in Kailua (Hawaii County)?
Kailua (Hawaii County)'s cost of living index is 106.4, 6% above the US level of 100 and #993 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,754/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $1,522,188, 83% above the typical Hawaii home ($833,340).
| Measure | Kailua (Hawaii County) | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 106.4#993 of 1,308 | 110 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $1,522,188#1172 of 1,187 | $833,340 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,583/mo · US $1,948/mo | $3,890/mo#1098 of 1,115 | — | $1,583/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $667,400#1130 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,754/mo#924 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 7.6x#1193 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 23.9%#890 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Hawaii is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Kailua (Hawaii County) housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Kailua (Hawaii County) is in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro.
Hawaii housing market →Is Kailua (Hawaii County) safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Kailua (Hawaii County) alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Kailua (Hawaii County) crime rate or rank it on safety. Hawaii as a whole records 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Kailua (Hawaii County)?
The median household in Kailua (Hawaii County) earns $88,211, 6% above the US figure of $83,163 and 12% below Hawaii ($100,745). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kailua (Hawaii County) | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $88,211#488 of 1,312 | $100,745 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 14.3%#813 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Hawaii is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Kailua (Hawaii County)?
The median resident of Kailua (Hawaii County) is 41.6 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 33.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #660 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Kailua (Hawaii County) | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 41.6 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 33.6%#660 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 67% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Kailua (Hawaii County)'s schools and health?
We have too few school records for Kailua (Hawaii County) to describe its public schools. 27.7% of adults are obese and 11.7% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Kailua (Hawaii County) | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 27.7%#255 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 11.7%#732 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 15.8%#378 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 6.5%#197 of 1,311 | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Kailua (Hawaii County)?
The average commute in Kailua (Hawaii County) is 20.3 minutes (Hawaii 26.7); 0.4% of workers take transit and 10.2% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Kailua (Hawaii County) scores 7 of 20 (below average walkable), #1236 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 80.5°F and winters 75.4°F, with 9.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Kailua (Hawaii County) | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 20.3 min#369 of 1,312 | 26.7 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 4.3%#446 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 62.1% | 65.1% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 10.2% | 8.9% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 7#1236 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Hawaii is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81.4 | 68.6 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 81.5 | 68.4 | 1.2 |
| Mar | 82.2 | 69.7 | 1 |
| Apr | 83.2 | 71.1 | 0.6 |
| May | 83.9 | 72.7 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 85.2 | 74 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 86.1 | 74.9 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 87.3 | 75.7 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 86.9 | 75.1 | 0.5 |
| Oct | 86.2 | 74.5 | 0.9 |
| Nov | 84.4 | 72.4 | 0.8 |
| Dec | 82.3 | 70 | 1.1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Kailua Kona Ke-Ahole Airport.
| Measure | Kailua (Hawaii County) | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 78.2°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 80.5°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 75.4°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 9.9 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Kailua Kona Ke-Ahole Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Kailua (Hawaii County)?
Hawaii County's air had a median air quality index of 32, and 86% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hawaii County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, earthquake, and volcanic activity, with expected yearly losses of 0.9% of building value, higher than 100% of US counties.
| Measure | Kailua (Hawaii County) | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 32#85 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.9%#1311 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Hawaii County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Hawaii County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 0.44% | 100% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.22% | 100% of counties |
| Volcanic activity | 0.06% | 100% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.034% | 93% of counties |
| Tsunami | 0.037% | 88% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Kailua (Hawaii County) compare with similar-size cities?
Kailua (Hawaii County) is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #185 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 21,818.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kailua (Hawaii County), HIPop. 21,818 | #1050 | 48.9 | $88,211 | $1,754/mo | no data | 20.3 min |
| Bear, DEPop. 22,370 | #758 | 54.1 | $91,687 | $1,771/mo | no data | 24.1 min |
| Junction City, KSPop. 22,331 | #812 | 53.2 | $61,181 | $1,024/mo | 609 | 19 min |
| Ruston, LAPop. 22,284 | #1231 | 43.6 | $31,120 | $816/mo | 286 | 15.1 min |
| Sanford, MEPop. 22,247 | #521 | 57.8 | $72,524 | $1,152/mo | 190 | 28.1 min |
| Mesquite, NVPop. 22,059 | #744 | 54.3 | $75,227 | $1,181/mo | 119 | 18.9 min |
| Pascagoula, MSPop. 21,710 | #1207 | 44.7 | $52,222 | $894/mo | 431 | 18.7 min |
| Derry, NHPop. 21,339 | #381 | 60.4 | $91,673 | $1,549/mo | county/metro | 29.3 min |
| Ashland, KYPop. 21,295 | #957 | 50.8 | $52,715 | $872/mo | 244 | 20.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Kailua (Hawaii County) compare with the rest of Hawaii?
Kailua (Hawaii County) ranks #20 of the 20 Hawaii cities we track, with a score of 48.9 against Hawaii's statewide 64.8. Its households earn 12% below the Hawaii median. Homes are 83% above the typical Hawaii home.
| City | Rank in HI | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Honolulu, HIPop. 51,360 | #1 | 68.5 | $159,518 | $3,313/mo | no data |
| Kailua (Honolulu County), HIPop. 39,640 | #2 | 68.0 | $148,582 | $3,093/mo | no data |
| Mililani Mauka, HIPop. 21,278 | #3 | 67.8 | $138,942 | $2,350/mo | no data |
| Ocean Pointe, HIPop. 17,085 | #4 | 66.4 | $149,767 | $3,424/mo | no data |
| Ewa Gentry, HIPop. 26,563 | #5 | 64.4 | $135,684 | $2,580/mo | no data |
| Kapolei, HIPop. 22,232 | #6 | 63.3 | $128,324 | $2,311/mo | no data |
| Mililani Town, HIPop. 27,668 | #7 | 63.1 | $127,363 | $2,384/mo | no data |
| Kaneohe, HIPop. 37,355 | #8 | 62.4 | $125,613 | $2,269/mo | no data |
| Ewa Beach, HIPop. 14,376 | #9 | 62.0 | $124,323 | $2,522/mo | no data |
| Pearl City, HIPop. 44,547 | #10 | 61.3 | $118,112 | $2,316/mo | no data |
| Honolulu, HIPop. 345,482 | #11 | 59.7 | $86,504 | $1,823/mo | county/metro |
| Waipahu, HIPop. 40,482 | #12 | 58.6 | $103,895 | $1,658/mo | no data |
| Wailuku, HIPop. 16,926 | #13 | 57.0 | $102,942 | $1,762/mo | no data |
| Makakilo, HIPop. 20,735 | #14 | 55.7 | $118,550 | $2,276/mo | no data |
| Kahului, HIPop. 28,288 | #15 | 55.1 | $98,077 | $1,488/mo | no data |
| Kihei, HIPop. 21,567 | #16 | 53.3 | $87,772 | $2,045/mo | no data |
| Schofield Barracks, HIPop. 16,270 | #17 | 52.2 | $80,388 | $3,230/mo | no data |
| Hilo, HIPop. 50,404 | #18 | 51.9 | $81,779 | $1,427/mo | no data |
| Wahiawa, HIPop. 17,996 | #19 | 51.7 | $87,143 | $1,546/mo | no data |
| Kailua (Hawaii County), HIPop. 21,818 | #20 | 48.9 | $88,211 | $1,754/mo | no data |
All 20 Hawaii cities we track, by overall score. Hawaii statewide: median income $100,745, violent crime 205.1 per 100,000.
How is Kailua (Hawaii County)'s score calculated?
Kailua (Hawaii County) scores 48.9 out of 100, #1050 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Hawaii's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Kailua (Hawaii County). One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
46.3 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Kailua (Hawaii County). Similar-size median 56.5.
64.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Kailua (Hawaii County)'s home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
44.5 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Kailua (Hawaii County). Similar-size median 50.8.
52.2 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Kailua (Hawaii County). Similar-size median 48.3.
53.4 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Kailua (Hawaii County)'s neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
31.6 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
38.1 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Kailua (Hawaii County) alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Kailua (Hawaii County).
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Kailua (Hawaii County).
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Kailua (Hawaii County)'s category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Kailua (Hawaii County) has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Kailua (Hawaii County)
Is Kailua (Hawaii County), HI a good place to live?
Kailua (Hawaii County) ranks #1050 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #185 of 234 towns and #20 of 20 in Hawaii. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on expensive homes ($667,400, #217 of 231) and high living costs (106.4, #214 of 230).
What is the cost of living in Kailua (Hawaii County)?
Kailua (Hawaii County)'s cost of living index is 106.4, 6% above the US level of 100 and #993 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,754/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $1,522,188, 83% above the typical Hawaii home ($833,340).
Is Kailua (Hawaii County) safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Kailua (Hawaii County) alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Kailua (Hawaii County) crime rate or rank it on safety. Hawaii as a whole records 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Kailua (Hawaii County)?
The median household in Kailua (Hawaii County) earns $88,211, 6% above the US figure of $83,163 and 12% below Hawaii ($100,745). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Kailua (Hawaii County)?
Median rent in Kailua (Hawaii County) is $1,754/mo (Census), #924 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $3,890/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 23.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Kailua (Hawaii County)?
The typical home value in Kailua (Hawaii County) is $1,522,188, up 2.3% in a year, against $833,340 for Hawaii and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $667,400.
How are the public schools in Kailua (Hawaii County)?
We have too few school records for Kailua (Hawaii County) to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Kailua (Hawaii County)?
The average commute is 20.3 minutes, #369 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.7 minutes across Hawaii. 4.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Kailua (Hawaii County)?
Kailua (Hawaii County) averages 78.2°F over the year, 80.5°F in summer and 75.4°F in winter, with 9.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Kailua (Hawaii County) walkable?
Kailua (Hawaii County) scores 7 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1236 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Kailua (Hawaii County) at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hawaii County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, earthquake, and volcanic activity, with expected yearly losses of 0.9% of building value, higher than 100% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Kailua (Hawaii County)?
Hawaii County's air had a median air quality index of 32, and 86% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Kailua (Hawaii County)?
Kailua (Hawaii County) has 21,818 residents. The median resident of Kailua (Hawaii County) is 41.6 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 33.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #660 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Kailua (Hawaii County) compare with the rest of Hawaii?
Kailua (Hawaii County) ranks #20 of the 20 Hawaii cities we track, with a score of 48.9 against Hawaii's statewide 64.8. Its households earn 12% below the Hawaii median. Homes are 83% above the typical Hawaii home.
What cities are similar in size to Kailua (Hawaii County)?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Kailua (Hawaii County)'s population of 21,818 are Bear, DE (#758 overall), Junction City, KS (#812 overall), Ruston, LA (#1231 overall), Sanford, ME (#521 overall), and Mesquite, NV (#744 overall). Kailua (Hawaii County) is #1050.