Cost of Living in Hickam Housing, HI

Population 9,195 · Hawaii · Data vintage 2023

266
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Hickam Housing is a smaller Hawaii community of around 9000 residents, where median household incomes of $111,667 and housing costs give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 11.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Hickam Housing sits roughly 7 miles west of Urban Honolulu. Urban Honolulu's typical home runs $834,000 for context.

Cost Overview

Rent 266

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

About the Cost of Living in Hickam Housing

Median rent runs $3,501/month, 166% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $111,667/year is 50% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 11.3%, above 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 84.6°F and lows of 71.5°F. Overall, Hickam Housing has a cost of living index of 266 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 166% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Rent
$3,501/mo
166% above avg
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 0.3%
Renter-occupied 99.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$3,501
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $4,115/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
16.3 min
40% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.4%
Carpooled
9.1%
Public transit
0.5%
Walked
6.9%
Bicycle
2.7%
Work from home
4.2%

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
$111,667
50% above avg
Per Capita Income
$36,204
Unemployment Rate
11.3%
136% above avg
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Labor Force Participation
81.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.6%
Graduate degree 23.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 25.8
Male median age 24.3
Female median age 26.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
84.6°F
Avg Low
71.5°F
Annual Precip
16.4"
60° 68° 75° 83° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 818181838587888988878482
Low °F 676768707274757675747269
Precip" 1.841.942.360.770.820.500.520.840.881.512.252.18

💨 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 Hickam Housing, HI?

Hickam Housing has a cost index of 266 (100 = national average). It is 166% above the national average.

What is average rent in Hickam Housing, HI?

The median gross rent in Hickam Housing is $3,501 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the median income in Hickam Housing?

The median household income in Hickam Housing is $111,667 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hickam Housing, HI?

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

Is Hickam Housing, HI affordable?

Hickam Housing is above average in cost of living, with an index of 266 — about 166% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Hickam Housing?

Hickam Housing has average high temperatures of 84.6°F and average lows of 71.5°F. Annual precipitation is 16.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hickam Housing at a Glance

Population
9,195
Median Income
$111,667
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Unemployment
11.3%
Avg High Temp
84.6°F
Sales Tax
4.4%
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