Overview

Introduction to Aiea, Hawaii

Aiea, Hawaii, in Honolulu county, is 6 miles NW of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town shares the Honolulu metropolitan area with other cities and towns.

Aiea History

Aiea was the name of a Hawaiian land division initially. The Honolulu Plantation Company established a sugar cane plantation in this area in the late 19th century. Post World War II, the developers began extending the town. Gradually, the town of Aiea became an important suburb in Honolulu.

Aiea and nearby Attractions

  • Aiea Shopping Center
  • Napuanani Park
  • Arizona Memorial Museum Association
  • Ice Palace
  • Honolulu Academy of Arts and the Bishop Museum

Things To Do In Aiea

When visiting the town of Aiea, one can shop at the Aiea Shopping Center. Tourists also flock to the Arizona Memorial Museum and the Honolulu Academy of Arts and the Bishop Museum for their historical worth. One can also be at the Ice Palace and experience the thrill of the park. The Napuanani Park is also worth visiting. Other places to chill out include the Neal Blaisdell Center Concert Hall, Hawaii Theatre, and the Waikiki Shell. The Honolulu Zoo is also a popular site that can be accessed from Aiea.

Aiea Transportation

The closest airport to the town of Aiea is the Honolulu International airport.

Aiea Higher Education

The higher education institutes in Aiea town are the Hollywood Beauty College and the Fahrni School of Real Estate. Other institutes that can be attended from Aiea town include the Leeward Community College, Kapioloni Community College, and the Honolulu Community College.

Demographics

People

Total Population9,439
Male Share of the Population48.6%
Female Share of the Population51.4%
Senior Citizens19.8%
Employed Population 16+4,630
Age of the Population40

Families

% of people married50.9%
Average household size4

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher30%
Median Earnings25+$44,583
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$0
Median Earnings With High School Degree$31,553

Wealth

Median Family Income$115,069
% Above Poverty Level94.7%
% Below Poverty Level5.3%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time25 minutes
% Working from Home2.8%
% Walking and Biking to Work1.3%
% Using Public Transportation4.4%

Housing

People Living Alone16.7%
Median Gross Rent$2,401
Median House Value$780,400

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)74.7%
German5%
Irish3.7%
English2.6%
Portuguese2.6%
Italian1.7%
French Except Basque0.6%
Polish0.5%
Norwegian0.4%
Canadian0.4%
Finnish0.3%
Czech0.3%
Danishn0.3%
Croatian0.3%
Dutch0.2%
Welsh0.2%
Scottish0.2%
Slovak0.1%
Swedish0.1%
Arab0.1%
Lebanese0.1%
Hungarian0.1%
US/American0.1%
Romanian0.1%
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Aiea Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyHonolulu County
Standard Zip Codes96701
Phone Area Codes808
Time ZonePacific/Honolulu
Approximate Latitude21.38
Approximate Longitude-157.92

Aiea Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationHONOLULU INTL AP 703
Distance4.4 miles
Jan Temp66 to 80 F
Apr Temp68 to 83 F
Jul Temp74 to 88 F
Oct Temp73 to 87 F
Annual Precip18.2 inches
StationKANEOHE MCAS
Distance11.6 miles
Jan Temp69 to 79 F
Apr Temp71 to 80 F
Jul Temp74 to 83 F
Oct Temp75 to 84 F
Annual Precip37.1 inches
StationWAIMANALO EXP F 795.1
Distance14.1 miles
Jan Temp65 to 78 F
Apr Temp68 to 80 F
Jul Temp73 to 84 F
Oct Temp72 to 84 F
Annual Precip42.6 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Ewa Beach14,717$98,250
Honolulu350,003$85,776
Kaneohe33,739$113,740
Wahiawa17,422$80,705
Waipahu40,427$80,665

Aiea Hospitals

Pali Momi Medical Center
(Non-profit)
98-1079 Moanalua Rd
(808) 486-6000

Aiea Public Schools

Aiea Elementary School
99-370 Moanalua Rd
ZIP: 96701
(808) 483-7200
Primary
Total Enrollment 360
Aiea High School
98-1276 Ulune St
ZIP: 96701
(808) 483-7300
High
Total Enrollment 1111
Aiea Intermediate School
99-600 Kulawea St
ZIP: 96701
(808) 483-7230
Middle
Total Enrollment 617
Alvah A Scott Elementary School
98-1230 Moanalua Rd
ZIP: 96701
(808) 483-7220
Primary
Total Enrollment 486
Gustav H Webling Elementary School
99-370 Paihi St
ZIP: 96701
(808) 483-7240
Primary
Total Enrollment 543
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
98-940 Moanalua Rd
ZIP: 96701
(808) 483-7250
Primary
Total Enrollment 571
Waimalu Elementary School
98-825 Moanalua Rd
ZIP: 96701
(808) 483-7210
Primary
Total Enrollment 465

Aiea Private Schools

Calvary Chapel Christian School
98-1016 Komo Mai Dr
ZIP: 96701
Combined Elementary And Secondary
Total Enrollment 140
Our Savior Lutheran School
98-1098 Moanalua Rd
ZIP: 96701
Elementary
Total Enrollment 163
St Elizabeth Elementary School
99-310 Moanalua Rd
ZIP: 96701
Elementary
Total Enrollment 225
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