Pearl City SnackAbility
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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 189 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 $944,248.
The median income in Pearl City is $118,112.
Pearl City's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Pearl City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Pearl City | Hawaii | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 163 | 100 |
| Services | 125 | 124 | 100 |
| Groceries | 121 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 337 | 253 | 100 |
| Housing | 122 | 123 | 100 |
| Transportation | 124 | 132 | 100 |
| Utilities | 128 | 128 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Pearl City, HI Weather
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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Pearl City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Pearl City
The current population in Pearl City is 44,547. The population has increased 0.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44,547 | -1.2% |
| 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 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pearl City
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Pearl City is:
9.8% White with 4,385 White residents.
1.8% African American with 788 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 47 American Indian residents.
54.5% Asian with 24,289 Asian residents.
6.7% Hawaiian with 2,984 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 95 Other residents.
20.5% Two Or More with 9,135 Two Or More residents.
6.3% Hispanic with 2,824 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Pearl City | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9.8% | 20.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.8% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 54.5% | 36.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 6.7% | 9.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 20.5% | 21.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.3% | 9.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Pearl City
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Pearl City is 49.6% female with 22,087 female residents.
Pearl City is 50.4% male with 22,460 male residents.
| Gender | Pearl City | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Pearl City for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Pearl City completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Pearl City completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Pearl City completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Pearl City completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Pearl City completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Pearl City completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% 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% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Pearl City, Hawaii
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2.8% of households in Pearl City earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Pearl City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.1% of households in Pearl City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.9% of households in Pearl City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.9% of households in Pearl City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.0% of households in Pearl City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.0% of households in Pearl City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.5% of households in Pearl City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.8% of households in Pearl City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
21.3% of households in Pearl City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Pearl City | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.1% | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.9% | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.9% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.0% | 13.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.5% | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.8% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 21.3% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
