Pearl City

Pearl City, Hawaii Overview

Pearl City scores 57.8/100 overall (B+), ranking #9 of 20 cities in Hawaii — below the state composite of 63.2. Fiscal Health is the city’s relative strength at 79/100, while Affordability lags at 21/100.

Income & Employment in Pearl City

The median household income in Pearl City is $114,682, 21% above the statewide median of $94,814.

Cost of Living in Pearl City

The median home value is $872,200. Median monthly rent is $2,338. Renters spend 24.5% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 7.6x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Pearl City

Pearl City’s adult obesity rate of 22.4% is below the national average, contributing to stronger health outcomes. The diabetes prevalence rate is 13.4%. Residents average 12.6 poor mental health days per month. Hawaii ranks #9 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Pearl City

Pearl City has a high school graduation rate of 86%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. Local districts invest $20,056 per student, well above the national median. The city has 9 public schools serving 5,017 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Pearl City

The annual average temperature in Pearl City is 74.9°F. Summers average 77.3°F. Winters average 72°F. Annual precipitation is 25.5 inches.

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