Cost of Living in Hauula, HI

Population 3,473 · Hawaii · Data vintage 2023

250
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Hauula sits 200% above the national median — $916,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $113,571 (52% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Located 20 miles north of Urban Honolulu, Hauula falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 10% higher than Urban Honolulu's $834,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 300
Rent 176

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Hauula

The median home value in Hauula is $915,800 — 200% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,308/month, 76% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $113,571/year is 52% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. Hawaii's top state income tax rate is 11.0% and the combined sales tax is 4.4%. The climate averages highs of 81.1°F and lows of 72.1°F. Overall, Hauula has a cost of living index of 250 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 150% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$915,800
200% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$278,387
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,308/mo
76% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
33.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.3%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,597
1 BR
$1,625
2 BR
$2,135
3 BR
$2,810
4 BR
$3,324
Owner-occupied 50.9%
Renter-occupied 49.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,308
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,922/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
41.8 min
55% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.4%
Carpooled
16.8%
Public transit
7.1%
Walked
1.4%
Work from home
7.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 11.0%
Total Sales Tax 4.4%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 0.4%
Property Tax 0.3%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$113,571
52% above avg
Per Capita Income
$30,844
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
15% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.2%
Graduate degree 18.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33
Male median age 31.6
Female median age 35

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
81.1°F
Avg Low
72.1°F
Annual Precip
27.8"
Annual Snowfall
0"
60° 68° 75° 83° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 797878808182838484838179
Low °F 686969717274757576757370
Precip" 2.813.163.621.621.321.271.311.421.502.583.683.53

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 31 — Good
92.3%
Good air days/yr
117
Max AQI recorded
187
PM2.5 days
174
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hauula, HI?

Hauula has a cost index of 250 (100 = national average). It is 150% above the national average.

What is average rent in Hauula, HI?

The median gross rent in Hauula is $2,308 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hauula?

The median home value in Hauula is $915,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Hauula?

The median household income in Hauula is $113,571 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hauula, HI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hauula is 4.4%. The Hawaii state income tax top rate is 11.0%.

Is Hauula, HI affordable?

Hauula is above average in cost of living, with an index of 250 — about 150% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Hauula?

Hauula has average high temperatures of 81.1°F and average lows of 72.1°F. Annual precipitation is 27.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hauula at a Glance

Population
3,473
Median Income
$113,571
Home Value
$915,800
Median Rent
$2,308/mo
Unemployment
4.1%
Avg High Temp
81.1°F
Sales Tax
4.4%
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