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Laie, HI


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Laie, Hawaii

Laie, Hawaii, in Honolulu county, is 23 miles N of Honolulu, Hawaii. The people of the town are in the Honolulu metropolitan area. Laie has a population of 4,585.

The People and Families of Laie

In Laie, about 38% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Laie. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there. Laie is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Laie had a median family income of $59,432. Laie benefits from its educated workforce.

Laie Housing

In Laie, 42% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units. Laie has higher property taxes than most places in Hawaii, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Laie, 55% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Laie; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLaie Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Laie College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Laie Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Laie Median Family Income
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Laie Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Laie, HI

Comparing Laie 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
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity81
Female Share of the Population710
Male Share of the Population41
Well-Paid Single Men22
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use96
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built84
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents13
People Living Alone12

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