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Makaha, HI


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Makaha, Hawaii

Makaha has a population of 7,753.

The People and Families of Makaha

In Makaha, about 41% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about the town is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, Makaha is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Makaha had a median family income of $36,563.

Makaha Housing

About 42% of housing units in Makaha are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Makaha, 84% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Residents of Makaha, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

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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