Kalihi Valley is home to 19,327 people in Honolulu. Median home value sits at $963,147. The foreign-born share is 39%. Households here earn about 47% more than in Honolulu as a whole. At a median age of 44.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Kalihi Valley; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
19,327
Population density
3,609 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.36 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$126,765
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$36,528
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$963,147
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,831
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
4.41 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(932)
Black0.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(686)
Asian63.5%(12,273)
Other27.9%(5,400)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(932)
Black0.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(686)
Asian63.5%(12,273)
Other27.9%(5,400)
Diversity Score
64
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Kalihi Valley, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
Kalihi Valley, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii has about 19,327 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Kalihi Valley, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
The typical household in Kalihi Valley, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii earns about $126,765 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Kalihi Valley, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii expensive?
In Kalihi Valley, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $963,147, and the typical rent is about $1,831 a month.
How educated are people in Kalihi Valley, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kalihi Valley, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Kalihi Valley, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
About 12.5% of people in Kalihi Valley, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.
