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Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii

There are an estimated 1,731 people in Orchidlands Estates.

The People and Families of Orchidlands Estates

In Orchidlands Estates, about 50% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Orchidlands Estates, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Approximately 63% of Orchidlands Estates is non-white. In Hawaii, Orchidlands Estates is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orchidlands Estates had a median family income of $31,290. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Orchidlands Estates. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town.

Orchidlands Estates Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Orchidlands Estates is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Orchidlands Estates. The town is known in Hawaii for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Orchidlands Estates.

Commuting

In Orchidlands Estates, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyOrchidlands Estates Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Orchidlands Estates Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Orchidlands Estates Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Orchidlands Estates College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Orchidlands Estates Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Orchidlands Estates, HI

Comparing Orchidlands Estates 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 Population1010
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men22
Senior Citizens13
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size105
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income21
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use96
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Affordability of Rents39
People Living Alone27
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