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Is Mililani Mauka a Good Place to Live? Mililani Mauka, Hawaii: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Mililani Mauka ranks #119 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #24 of 234 towns and #3 of 20 in Hawaii. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($138,942, #7 of 234) and low poverty (3.3%, #15 of 234), and trails on expensive homes ($988,100, #230 of 231) and high rents ($2,350/mo, #226 of 231).
Mililani Mauka by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Mililani Mauka'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 Mililani Mauka: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Mililani Mauka safe?
What is the cost of living in Mililani Mauka?
Mililani Mauka'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 $2,350/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $988,100.
| Measure | Mililani Mauka | 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 | $988,100#1247 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $2,350/mo#1219 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 7.1x#1158 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 20.3%#487 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 Mililani Mauka safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Mililani Mauka alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Mililani Mauka 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 Mililani Mauka?
The median household in Mililani Mauka earns $138,942, 67% above the US figure of $83,163 and 38% above Hawaii ($100,745). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mililani Mauka | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $138,942#74 of 1,312 | $100,745 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 3.3%#27 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 Mililani Mauka?
The median resident of Mililani Mauka is 38.7 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 51.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #240 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 74.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Mililani Mauka | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 38.7 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 51.5%#240 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 74.9% | 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 Mililani Mauka's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Mililani Mauka to describe its public schools. 22.7% of adults are obese and 10.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Mililani Mauka | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 22.7%#58 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 10.1%#419 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 13%#66 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 3.6%#6 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 Mililani Mauka?
The average commute in Mililani Mauka is 29 minutes (Hawaii 26.7); 1.2% of workers take transit and 10.3% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Mililani Mauka scores 14.1 of 20 (above average walkable), #142 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 74.4°F and winters 68.8°F, with 64.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Mililani Mauka | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 29 min#1054 of 1,312 | 26.7 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 7.6%#881 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 76.8% | 65.1% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 1.2% | 4.3% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 0.3% | 4.4% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 10.3% | 8.9% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 14.1#142 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 | 76.3 | 60.6 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 75.9 | 60 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 76.7 | 61.8 | 6.3 |
| Apr | 77.3 | 63.1 | 5.6 |
| May | 79.2 | 64.5 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 80.2 | 66.6 | 4.2 |
| Jul | 81.5 | 67.3 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 82.7 | 68.3 | 4 |
| Sep | 82.9 | 67.3 | 4.6 |
| Oct | 81.5 | 66.4 | 5.8 |
| Nov | 79.4 | 64.9 | 7.1 |
| Dec | 77.2 | 62.9 | 7.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Upper Wahiawa 874.3.
| Measure | Mililani Mauka | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 71.9°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 74.4°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 68.8°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 64.1 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 Upper Wahiawa 874.3.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Mililani Mauka?
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 | Mililani Mauka | 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 Mililani Mauka compare with similar-size cities?
Mililani Mauka is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #24 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 21,278.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mililani Mauka, HIPop. 21,278 | #119 | 67.8 | $138,942 | $2,350/mo | no data | 29 min |
| Ruston, LAPop. 22,284 | #1231 | 43.6 | $31,120 | $816/mo | 286 | 15.1 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 |
| Gallup, NMPop. 21,023 | #1301 | 36.6 | $58,303 | $927/mo | 1,291 | 20.5 min |
| Saco, MEPop. 20,819 | #160 | 65.8 | $92,241 | $1,249/mo | 33 | 23.8 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 |
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 Mililani Mauka compare with the rest of Hawaii?
Mililani Mauka ranks #3 of the 20 Hawaii cities we track, with a score of 67.8 against Hawaii's statewide 64.8. Its households earn 38% 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 Mililani Mauka's score calculated?
Mililani Mauka scores 67.8 out of 100, #119 of 1,312 (grade A+, 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 Mililani Mauka. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
90.4 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Mililani Mauka. Similar-size median 56.5.
80.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Mililani Mauka's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
24.7 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Mililani Mauka. Similar-size median 50.8.
94.6 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Mililani Mauka. Similar-size median 48.3.
39.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Mililani Mauka's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
68.9 - 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 Mililani Mauka alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Mililani Mauka.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Mililani Mauka.
— - 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: Mililani Mauka'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 Mililani Mauka 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 Mililani Mauka
Is Mililani Mauka, HI a good place to live?
Mililani Mauka ranks #119 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #24 of 234 towns and #3 of 20 in Hawaii. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($138,942, #7 of 234) and low poverty (3.3%, #15 of 234), and trails on expensive homes ($988,100, #230 of 231) and high rents ($2,350/mo, #226 of 231).
What is the cost of living in Mililani Mauka?
Mililani Mauka'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 $2,350/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $988,100.
Is Mililani Mauka safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Mililani Mauka alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Mililani Mauka 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 Mililani Mauka?
The median household in Mililani Mauka earns $138,942, 67% above the US figure of $83,163 and 38% above Hawaii ($100,745). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Mililani Mauka?
Median rent in Mililani Mauka is $2,350/mo (Census), #1219 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 20.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Mililani Mauka?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Mililani Mauka is $988,100, #1247 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Mililani Mauka?
We have too few school records for Mililani Mauka to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Mililani Mauka?
The average commute is 29 minutes, #1054 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.7 minutes across Hawaii. 7.6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Mililani Mauka?
Mililani Mauka averages 71.9°F over the year, 74.4°F in summer and 68.8°F in winter, with 64.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Mililani Mauka walkable?
Mililani Mauka scores 14.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #142 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 Mililani Mauka 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 Mililani Mauka?
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 Mililani Mauka?
Mililani Mauka has 21,278 residents. The median resident of Mililani Mauka is 38.7 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 51.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #240 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 74.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Mililani Mauka compare with the rest of Hawaii?
Mililani Mauka ranks #3 of the 20 Hawaii cities we track, with a score of 67.8 against Hawaii's statewide 64.8. Its households earn 38% above the Hawaii median.
What cities are similar in size to Mililani Mauka?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Mililani Mauka's population of 21,278 are Ruston, LA (#1231 overall), Pascagoula, MS (#1207 overall), Derry, NH (#381 overall), Ashland, KY (#957 overall), and Gallup, NM (#1301 overall). Mililani Mauka is #119.