Life in Makaha research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Makaha over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Makaha:
The population in Makaha is 9,898.
The median home value in Makaha is $425,560.
The median income in Makaha is $63,291.
The cost of living in Makaha is 145 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Makaha is $1,871.
The unemployment rate in Makaha is 9.9%.
The poverty rate in Makaha is 25.2%.
The average high in Makaha is 82.8° and the average low is 68.9°.
Cost of living in Makaha summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Makaha. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Hawaii. Key points include:
The cost of living in Makaha is 145 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Makaha is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Makaha is $425,560.
The median income in Makaha is $63,291.
| Living Expense | Makaha | Hawaii | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 171 | 100 | |
| Services | 126 | 128 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 135 | 100 | |
| Health | 124 | 126 | 100 | |
| Housing | 185 | 249 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 135 | 144 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 149 | 181 | 100 | |
The average high in Makaha is 82.8° and the average low is 68.9°.
There are 75.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Makaha |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 82.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 68.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 39.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Definitely on the outside looking in. I've lived it what some would call the ghetto on the mainland. I currently live in Makaha and love it here. I drive through Nanakuli everyday on my way home. The worst part about living here is the traffic. Is there crime, well that's a stupid question, where there are people there is crime. If you come here respecting the locals you won't have much problems.
I feel safe in Makaha been here for many years with my family and we love it. You can still find plenty of Aloha from most people in Hawaii, don't judge people and live life with Love and Aloha and you will find it is usually returned.
The current population in Makaha is 9,898. The population has increased 28.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,898 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 10,042 | 3.4% |
| 2021 | 9,710 | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 10,087 | 20.0% |
| 2019 | 8,404 | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 8,740 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 8,832 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 8,934 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 8,813 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 8,663 | 4.2% |
| 2013 | 8,312 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 8,204 | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 8,018 | 4.0% |
| 2010 | 7,713 | - |
20.5% White with 2,025 White residents.
3.9% African American with 387 African American residents.
0.9% American Indian with 88 American Indian residents.
10.1% Asian with 1,002 Asian residents.
26.9% Hawaiian with 2,659 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 31 Other residents.
23.0% Two Or More with 2,281 Two Or More residents.
14.4% Hispanic with 1,425 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Makaha | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20.5% | 21.1% | 58.2% |
| African American | 3.9% | 1.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.1% | 36.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 26.9% | 9.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 23.0% | 20.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 14.4% | 9.8% | 19.0% |
Makaha is 45.9% female with 4,542 female residents.
Makaha is 54.1% male with 5,355 male residents.
| Gender | Makaha | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 54.1% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Makaha completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Makaha completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Makaha completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Makaha completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Makaha completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Makaha completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Makaha completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Makaha completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Makaha completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Makaha | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
12.2% of households in Makaha earn Less than $10,000.
6.9% of households in Makaha earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.6% of households in Makaha earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.6% of households in Makaha earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.9% of households in Makaha earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.5% of households in Makaha earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.8% of households in Makaha earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.0% of households in Makaha earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.1% of households in Makaha earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.4% of households in Makaha earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Makaha | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.2% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.9% | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.6% | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.5% | 13.7% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.8% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.0% | 19.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.4% | 17.5% | 12.6% |