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Kailua, HI


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Kailua, Hawaii

Kailua, Hawaii is 10 miles NE of Honolulu, Hawaii. It is in Honolulu county. The town is part of the Honolulu metro area. The population of Kailua is 36,513.

The People and Families of Kailua

In Kailua, about 52% of adults are married. The size of households in Kailua is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kailua had a median family income of $79,118. Kailua is one of the richer towns in Hawaii. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Kailua. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town.

Political Inclinations

Among Kailua political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $65,861. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Kailua Housing

Of the housing in Kailua, approximately 70% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in Hawaii.

Commuting

In Kailua, 86% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Kailua makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyKailua Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyKailua College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%Kailua Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Kailua Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Kailua People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 15%Kailua Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Kailua Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Kailua, HI

Comparing Kailua 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
Age of the Population97
Male Share of the Population83
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women710
Senior Citizens76
Racial Diversity65
Female Share of the Population38
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size95
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults810
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Housing Recently Built42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
People Living Alone24
Affordability of Rents11

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