Life in Pearl City research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Pearl City 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 Pearl City:
The population in Pearl City is 45,079.
The median home value in Pearl City is $916,992.
The median income in Pearl City is $114,682.
The cost of living in Pearl City is 190 which is 1.9x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Pearl City is $2,338.
The unemployment rate in Pearl City is 3.2%.
The poverty rate in Pearl City is 6.2%.
The average high in Pearl City is 84.4° and the average low is 70.9°.
Cost of living in Pearl City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Pearl City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Hawaii. Key points include:
The cost of living in Pearl City is 190 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Pearl City is 1.9x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Pearl City is $916,992.
The median income in Pearl City is $114,682.
| Living Expense | Pearl City | Hawaii | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 171 | 100 | |
| Services | 127 | 128 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 118 | 135 | 100 | |
| Health | 123 | 126 | 100 | |
| Housing | 328 | 249 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 136 | 144 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 151 | 181 | 100 | |
The average high in Pearl City is 84.4° and the average low is 70.9°.
There are 118.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 58.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Pearl City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 84.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 70.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 118.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 58.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
The current population in Pearl City is 45,079. The population has increased 1.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45,079 | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 46,812 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 45,941 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 45,159 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 45,605 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 46,129 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 46,259 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 47,241 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 47,021 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 47,277 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 47,724 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 47,075 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 46,774 | 5.1% |
| 2010 | 44,502 | - |
9.8% White with 4,405 White residents.
1.7% African American with 744 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 33 American Indian residents.
53.2% Asian with 23,991 Asian residents.
6.6% Hawaiian with 2,977 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 133 Other residents.
20.4% Two Or More with 9,217 Two Or More residents.
7.9% Hispanic with 3,579 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Pearl City | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9.8% | 21.1% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.7% | 1.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 53.2% | 36.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 6.6% | 9.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 20.4% | 20.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 7.9% | 9.8% | 19.0% |
Pearl City is 49.8% female with 22,443 female residents.
Pearl City is 50.2% male with 22,636 male residents.
| Gender | Pearl City | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Pearl City completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Pearl City completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Pearl City completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Pearl City completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Pearl City completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Pearl City completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Pearl City completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Pearl City completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Pearl City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Pearl City | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.4% of households in Pearl City earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Pearl City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.5% of households in Pearl City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.5% of households in Pearl City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.5% of households in Pearl City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.7% of households in Pearl City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.5% of households in Pearl City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.5% of households in Pearl City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.4% of households in Pearl City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
20.3% of households in Pearl City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Pearl City | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.5% | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.5% | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.5% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.7% | 13.7% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.5% | 19.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.4% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 20.3% | 17.5% | 12.6% |