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Is Makakilo a Good Place to Live? Makakilo, Hawaii: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Makakilo ranks #660 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #107 of 234 towns and #14 of 20 in Hawaii. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($118,550, #22 of 234), and trails on expensive homes ($867,200, #227 of 231) and high living costs (111, #224 of 230).
Makakilo by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Makakilo'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 Makakilo: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Makakilo safe?
What is the cost of living in Makakilo?
Makakilo's cost of living index is 111, 11% above the US level of 100 and #1117 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,276/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $867,200.
| Measure | Makakilo | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 111#1117 of 1,308 | 110 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $867,200#1222 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $2,276/mo#1199 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 7.3x#1173 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 23%#777 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.
Is Makakilo safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Makakilo alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Makakilo 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 Makakilo?
The median household in Makakilo earns $118,550, 43% above the US figure of $83,163 and 18% above Hawaii ($100,745). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Makakilo | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $118,550#170 of 1,312 | $100,745 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 9.2%#431 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 Makakilo?
The median resident of Makakilo is 36.6 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 36.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #573 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Makakilo | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 36.6 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 36.3%#573 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 77.6% | 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 Makakilo's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Makakilo to describe its public schools. 27.6% of adults are obese and 10.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Makakilo | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 27.6%#251 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 10.9%#595 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 15.6%#351 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 5.3%#90 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 Makakilo?
The average commute in Makakilo is 32.8 minutes (Hawaii 26.7); 2.2% of workers take transit and 10.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Makakilo scores 9.1 of 20 (below average walkable), #812 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 80.2°F and winters 73.4°F, with 13.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Makakilo | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 32.8 min#1221 of 1,312 | 26.7 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 12.7%#1165 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 70.5% | 65.1% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 2.2% | 4.3% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 0.4% | 4.4% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0% | 0.9% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 10.7% | 8.9% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 9.1#812 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 | 80.9 | 64.7 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 80.9 | 65.1 | 1.8 |
| Mar | 81.6 | 66 | 2 |
| Apr | 83.6 | 67.7 | 0.6 |
| May | 84.9 | 69 | 1 |
| Jun | 87.3 | 71.3 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 88 | 72.5 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 89.1 | 73.1 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 88.9 | 72.4 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 87.3 | 71.7 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 84.1 | 69.4 | 1.8 |
| Dec | 82.1 | 66.9 | 2.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ewa Kalaeloa Airport.
| Measure | Makakilo | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 77°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 80.2°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 73.4°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 13.9 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 Ewa Kalaeloa Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Makakilo?
Honolulu County's air had a median air quality index of 29, and 97% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Honolulu County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, earthquake, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.31% of building value, higher than 88% of US counties.
| Measure | Makakilo | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 29#58 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% | 0.31%#1107 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 Honolulu County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Honolulu County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 0.19% | 95% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.033% | 89% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.015% | 88% of counties |
| Tsunami | 0.029% | 85% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0011% | 55% 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 Makakilo compare with similar-size cities?
Makakilo is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #107 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 20,735.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makakilo, HIPop. 20,735 | #660 | 55.7 | $118,550 | $2,276/mo | no data | 32.8 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 |
| Gallup, NMPop. 21,023 | #1301 | 36.6 | $58,303 | $927/mo | 1,291 | 20.5 min |
| Westbrook, MEPop. 20,775 | #107 | 68.1 | $85,038 | $1,392/mo | 153 | 18.7 min |
| South Burlington, VTPop. 20,756 | #66 | 69.6 | $106,667 | $1,787/mo | 231 | 17.7 min |
| Elko, NVPop. 20,696 | #1056 | 48.8 | $79,036 | $1,267/mo | 378 | 26.6 min |
| Vicksburg, MSPop. 20,589 | #1269 | 40.6 | $45,781 | $820/mo | 681 | 17.5 min |
| Knik-Fairview, AKPop. 19,972 | #1057 | 48.8 | $96,437 | $1,588/mo | no data | 38.2 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 Makakilo compare with the rest of Hawaii?
Makakilo ranks #14 of the 20 Hawaii cities we track, with a score of 55.7 against Hawaii's statewide 64.8. Its households earn 18% above the Hawaii median.
| 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 Makakilo's score calculated?
Makakilo scores 55.7 out of 100, #660 of 1,312 (grade C+, 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 Makakilo. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
72.7 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Makakilo. Similar-size median 56.5.
66.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Makakilo's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
27.0 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Makakilo. Similar-size median 50.8.
74.8 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Makakilo. Similar-size median 48.3.
37.0 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Makakilo's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
42.6 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
46.8 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Makakilo alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Makakilo.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Makakilo.
— - 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: Makakilo'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 Makakilo 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 Makakilo
Is Makakilo, HI a good place to live?
Makakilo ranks #660 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #107 of 234 towns and #14 of 20 in Hawaii. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($118,550, #22 of 234), and trails on expensive homes ($867,200, #227 of 231) and high living costs (111, #224 of 230).
What is the cost of living in Makakilo?
Makakilo's cost of living index is 111, 11% above the US level of 100 and #1117 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,276/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $867,200.
Is Makakilo safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Makakilo alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Makakilo 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 Makakilo?
The median household in Makakilo earns $118,550, 43% above the US figure of $83,163 and 18% above Hawaii ($100,745). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Makakilo?
Median rent in Makakilo is $2,276/mo (Census), #1199 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 23% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Makakilo?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Makakilo is $867,200, #1222 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Makakilo?
We have too few school records for Makakilo to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Makakilo?
The average commute is 32.8 minutes, #1221 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.7 minutes across Hawaii. 12.7% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Makakilo?
Makakilo averages 77°F over the year, 80.2°F in summer and 73.4°F in winter, with 13.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Makakilo walkable?
Makakilo scores 9.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #812 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 Makakilo at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Honolulu County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, earthquake, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.31% of building value, higher than 88% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Makakilo?
Honolulu County's air had a median air quality index of 29, and 97% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Makakilo?
Makakilo has 20,735 residents. The median resident of Makakilo is 36.6 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 36.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #573 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Makakilo compare with the rest of Hawaii?
Makakilo ranks #14 of the 20 Hawaii cities we track, with a score of 55.7 against Hawaii's statewide 64.8. Its households earn 18% above the Hawaii median.
What cities are similar in size to Makakilo?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Makakilo's population of 20,735 are Derry, NH (#381 overall), Ashland, KY (#957 overall), Gallup, NM (#1301 overall), Westbrook, ME (#107 overall), and South Burlington, VT (#66 overall). Makakilo is #660.