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Aiea, Hawaii

Introduction to Aiea, Hawaii

Aiea, Hawaii, in Honolulu county, is 6 miles NW of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town shares the Honolulu metropolitan area with other cities and towns. Approximately 9,019 people live in the town of Aiea.

Aiea History

Aiea was the name of a Hawaiian land division initially. The Honolulu Plantation Company established a sugar cane plantation in this area in the late 19th century. Post World War II, the developers began extending the town. Gradually, the town of Aiea became an important suburb in Honolulu.

Aiea and nearby Attractions

  • Aiea Shopping Center
  • Napuanani Park
  • Arizona Memorial Museum Association
  • Ice Palace
  • Honolulu Academy of Arts and the Bishop Museum

Things To Do In Aiea

When one is visiting the town of Aiea, one can shop at the Aiea Shopping Center. Tourists also flock to the Arizona Memorial Museum and the Honolulu Academy of Arts and the Bishop Museum for their historical worth. One can also be at the Ice Palace and experience the thrill of the park. The Napuanani Park is also worth visiting. Other places to chill out include the Neal Blaisdell Center Concert Hall, Hawaii Theatre, and the Waikiki Shell. The Honolulu Zoo is also a popular site that can be accessed from Aiea.

Aiea Transportation

The closest airport to the town of Aiea is the Honolulu International airport.

Aiea Higher Education

The higher education institutes in Aiea town are the Hollywood Beauty College and the Fahrni School of Real Estate. Other institutes that can be attended from Aiea town include the Leeward Community College, Kapioloni Community College, and the Honolulu Community College.

High Points

Aiea strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Hawaii):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyAiea Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 6%Aiea People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 11%Aiea Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Aiea Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 18%Aiea College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Aiea Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Aiea, HI

Comparing Aiea to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Hawaii (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Racial Diversity95
Male Share of the Population82
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women68
Female Share of the Population39
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty89
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Housing Recently Built42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone13
Affordability of Rents11

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