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Is Mililani Town a Good Place to Live? Mililani Town, Hawaii: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Mililani Town ranks #255 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #49 of 208 small cities and #7 of 20 in Hawaii. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (3.2%, #5 of 208) and high household income ($127,363, #16 of 208), and trails on high rents ($2,384/mo, #202 of 208) and expensive homes ($923,900, #202 of 208).
Mililani Town by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Mililani Town'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 Town: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Mililani Town safe?
What is the cost of living in Mililani Town?
Mililani Town'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 $2,384/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $923,900.
| Measure | Mililani Town | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 111#1117 of 1,308 | 110 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $923,900#1240 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $2,384/mo#1225 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 7.3x#1173 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 22.5%#727 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 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 Town safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Mililani Town alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Mililani Town 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 Town?
The median household in Mililani Town earns $127,363, 53% above the US figure of $83,163 and 26% above Hawaii ($100,745). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mililani Town | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $127,363#120 of 1,312 | $100,745 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 3.2%#23 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Hawaii is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Mililani Town?
The median resident of Mililani Town is 45.5 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 43.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #369 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 81.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Mililani Town | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 45.5 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 43.8%#369 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 81.2% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Mililani Town's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Mililani Town to describe its public schools. 23.5% of adults are obese and 12.2% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Mililani Town | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 23.5%#84 of 1,311 | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 12.2%#822 of 1,311 | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 13%#66 of 1,311 | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 4.4%#30 of 1,311 | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Mililani Town?
The average commute in Mililani Town is 29.9 minutes (Hawaii 26.7); 1.4% of workers take transit and 7.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Mililani Town scores 13.6 of 20 (above average walkable), #225 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 Town | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 29.9 min#1100 of 1,312 | 26.7 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 7.4%#864 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 77.7% | 65.1% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 1.4% | 4.3% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.9% | 4.4% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 7.7% | 8.9% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 13.6#225 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 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 Town | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 71.9°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 74.4°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 68.8°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 64.1 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 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 Town?
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 Town | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 29#58 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| 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 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 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 Town compare with similar-size cities?
Mililani Town is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #49 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 27,668.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mililani Town, HIPop. 27,668 | #255 | 63.1 | $127,363 | $2,384/mo | no data | 29.9 min |
| Williston, NDPop. 28,056 | #380 | 60.4 | $79,381 | $1,122/mo | 432 | 17.6 min |
| Henderson, KYPop. 27,852 | #1029 | 49.6 | $48,186 | $771/mo | 278 | 19.8 min |
| Pearl, MSPop. 27,737 | #453 | 58.9 | $61,695 | $1,175/mo | 83 | 23.8 min |
| Marshalltown, IAPop. 27,626 | #761 | 54.0 | $69,068 | $891/mo | 283 | 17.2 min |
| Dodge City, KSPop. 27,613 | #543 | 57.4 | $68,721 | $1,045/mo | 185 | 11.6 min |
| New Iberia, LAPop. 27,571 | #1298 | 36.8 | $47,087 | $894/mo | 1,088 | 19.7 min |
| Fremont, NEPop. 27,567 | #560 | 57.2 | $71,152 | $1,080/mo | 200 | 17.4 min |
| Conway, SCPop. 27,263 | #1072 | 48.5 | $56,650 | $866/mo | 324 | 24 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 Town compare with the rest of Hawaii?
Mililani Town ranks #7 of the 20 Hawaii cities we track, with a score of 63.1 against Hawaii's statewide 64.8. Its households earn 26% 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 Town's score calculated?
Mililani Town scores 63.1 out of 100, #255 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 Town. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.9.
80.3 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Mililani Town. Similar-size median 52.2.
74.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Mililani Town's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
24.3 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Mililani Town. Similar-size median 46.7.
89.8 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Mililani Town. Similar-size median 47.3.
37.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Mililani Town's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
66.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
46.8 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Mililani Town alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Mililani Town.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Mililani Town.
— - 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 Town's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Mililani Town 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 Town
Is Mililani Town, HI a good place to live?
Mililani Town ranks #255 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #49 of 208 small cities and #7 of 20 in Hawaii. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (3.2%, #5 of 208) and high household income ($127,363, #16 of 208), and trails on high rents ($2,384/mo, #202 of 208) and expensive homes ($923,900, #202 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Mililani Town?
Mililani Town'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 $2,384/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $923,900.
Is Mililani Town safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Mililani Town alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Mililani Town 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 Town?
The median household in Mililani Town earns $127,363, 53% above the US figure of $83,163 and 26% above Hawaii ($100,745). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Mililani Town?
Median rent in Mililani Town is $2,384/mo (Census), #1225 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 22.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Mililani Town?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Mililani Town is $923,900, #1240 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Mililani Town?
We have too few school records for Mililani Town to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Mililani Town?
The average commute is 29.9 minutes, #1100 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.7 minutes across Hawaii. 7.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Mililani Town?
Mililani Town 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 Town walkable?
Mililani Town scores 13.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #225 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 Town 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 Town?
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 Town?
Mililani Town has 27,668 residents. The median resident of Mililani Town is 45.5 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 43.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #369 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 81.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Mililani Town compare with the rest of Hawaii?
Mililani Town ranks #7 of the 20 Hawaii cities we track, with a score of 63.1 against Hawaii's statewide 64.8. Its households earn 26% above the Hawaii median.
What cities are similar in size to Mililani Town?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Mililani Town's population of 27,668 are Williston, ND (#380 overall), Henderson, KY (#1029 overall), Pearl, MS (#453 overall), Marshalltown, IA (#761 overall), and Dodge City, KS (#543 overall). Mililani Town is #255.