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Makakilo City, Hawaii

Introduction to Makakilo City, Hawaii

Makakilo City has a population of approximately 13,156.

Makakilo City History

Makakilo City derived its name from Hawaiian term “maka kilo” meaning observing eyes. It is located in the Honolulu County, which was originally discovered by the ancient king, Kamehameha in 1804. Originally Honolulu was called Fair Haven and later called Brown’s Harbor. In 1907, it came to be recognized and incorporated as City and County of Honolulu.

Makakilo City and nearby Attractions

  • Makakilo Neighborhood Park
  • Makakilo Community Park
  • Honolulu Academy of Arts and the Bishop Museum
  • Honolulu Zoo

Things To Do In Makakilo City

Tourists in Makakilo City can visit many parks including Makakilo Neighborhood Park and Mauka Lani Neighborhood Park. Tourists can also plan a trip to the Honolulu Zoo and the Foster Botanical Garden. The Honolulu Academy of Arts and the Bishop Museum is also worth visiting. The Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park is ideal for a day outside. The Ko Olina Golf Club and Sheraton Makaha Golf Club are apt for golf lovers.

Makakilo City Transportation

The nearest airport to Makakilo City is the Honolulu International Airport.

Makakilo City Higher Education

The Leeward Community College, Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu Community College, and Brigham Young University - Hawaii campus provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Makakilo City Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Makakilo City Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 14%Makakilo City Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Makakilo City People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Makakilo City Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Makakilo City, HI

Comparing Makakilo City 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
Male Share of the Population106
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity98
Well-Paid Single Men56
Well-Paid Single Women47
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population25
Senior Citizens11

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income89
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better79
College Educated Adults78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Affordability of Rents12
People Living Alone12
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