Pearl City, Hawaii
Among the top 9% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 22% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 78% of US places
- top 2% for airport distance
- top 2% for property tax rate
- bottom 3% for monthly rent
Pearl City is a mid-size city in Hawaii with about 47,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, property tax rate, and air quality. It rates lower on cost of living and monthly rent.
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Wet
warm
hot
warm
76%68%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.3 in3.4 in
humid 100%
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$117k91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$74kbetter than 4% of US places
Home Value$839k97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 3% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 8% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.28%better than 98% of US places
Income Tax11.00%better than 5% of US places
Sales Tax4.50%better than 95% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.48%better than 19% of US places
Unemployment2.7%better than 62% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)73°F100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation53.4 in87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days272 daysbetter than 86% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 30% of US places
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk22.6better than 95% of US places
Air Quality23 AQIbetter than 95% of US places
School Quality71.9better than 68% of US places
Violent Crime1141/100kbetter than 30% of US places
Property Crime2639/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population46,81297th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.263rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6395th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9953rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2710th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)9.9%5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.5%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.5%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)53.9%100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)26.2%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 37% of US places
Walkability13.1/20better than 95% of US places
Airport Distance6 mibetter than 98% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.2%better than 69% of US places
Amenities Nearby44.43better than 37% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 91% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pearl City an affordable place to live?
- Pearl City is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $74k, better than 4% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Pearl City?
- The median home value in Pearl City is $839k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Pearl City?
- Median household income in Pearl City is $117k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Pearl City?
- Median gross rent in Pearl City is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Pearl City safe?
- Pearl City is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1141/100k (better than 30%). Property crime is 2639/100k.
- What is the weather like in Pearl City?
- Pearl City averages 81°F in July and 73°F in January, with 53.4 in of annual precipitation and about 272 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Pearl City?
- Public-school quality in Pearl City is above average, scoring better than 68% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Pearl City?
- The average one-way commute in Pearl City is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)