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Honolulu, Hawaii

City · Honolulu County (primary) , Hawaii County

At a glance

345,482
Population
$843,400
Median home value (all homes)
178% above U.S. median
$765,367
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,823/mo
Median rent
35% above U.S. median
$86,504
Median household income
10% above U.S. median
21.9 min
Average commute
89.2%
Homes with broadband
63.32%
Locations with fiber available
4.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 156 — 56% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing196% above
Goods & services7% above
Utilities2% below
Taxes24% below
Insurance24% below
Commute cost10% above
For business: Hawaii is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Chaminade University of Honolulu Graduate degrees
Hawaii Pacific University Graduate degrees
Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med Graduate degrees
Pacific Rim Christian University Graduate degrees
University of Hawaii at Manoa Graduate degrees
University of Phoenix-Hawaii Graduate degrees
Remington College-Honolulu Campus 4-year
Hawaii Medical College 2-year
Honolulu Community College 2-year
Kapiolani Community College 2-year
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design Certificates
Paul Mitchell the School-Honolulu Certificates
Travel Institute of the Pacific Certificates
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates91.2%
College graduates41.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Honolulu Economic Development Corporation
Ke Keʻena Hoʻomohala Waiwai was established in the City and County of Honolulu in 2020 to provide leadership, information, and resources for Oʻahu's economic development. Our Mission: On a mission to build a strong economy that improves the quality of life for every community, small business, and ‘ohana on O’ahu.
state Hawaii Island Economic Development
Private non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation providing and promoting private sector support and expertise for balanced growth in Hawai‘i County in partnership with Federal, State, County and private resources. It nurtures sustainable growth and development of Hawai‘i Island in balance with the diverse and unique resources of our island home and always respectful of our native culture.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo