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Makaha, Hawaii

Introduction to Makaha, Hawaii

Makaha has a population of about 7,753. It is a census - designated place in Honolulu County.

Makaha History

The original settlers of Makaha were the Native Americans. They indulged in agriculture and fishing. Mahaka valley was known as an ahupua'a and was run by a konohiki chief or manager. In 1855, Makaha Valley was purchased by James Robinson firm, which was Hawaii's first shipyard. Following this, Makaha Valley became a ranch. The Oahu Railway and Land Company started in the 1880's due to the effort of Benjamin Franklin Dillingham. During World War II, ammunition was stored in Makaha.

Makaha and nearby Attractions

  • Waianae Cornet Village Shopping Center
  • Mauna Lahilahi Beach Park
  • Laukinui Beach
  • Mäkaha Beach Park
  • Kahaloko

Things To Do In Makaha

Tourists in Makaha can visit many parks including Mauna Lahilahi Beach Park, Mäkaha Playground, and Mäkaha Beach Park. There are beaches that are the favorite destinations of tourists. These include Laukinui Beach and Kahaloko. For shopping, one can go to the Waianae Cornet Village Shopping Center. Other interesting places to hang out include the Foster Botanical Garden and the Honolulu Zoo.

Makaha Transportation

Honolulu International Airport is the nearest airport to Makaha.

Makaha Higher Education

Some of the institutes offering higher educational facilities to residents of Makaha include the Leeward Community College, Brigham Young University - Hawaii campus, University of Hawaii at Manoa, and the Honolulu Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Makaha Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Makaha Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Makaha Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Makaha Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Makaha, HI

Comparing Makaha 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
Male Share of the Population94
Racial Diversity95
Well-Paid Single Men34
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population27
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size107
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Rents46
People Living Alone37
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