Laie, HI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
5,568 332.4M (US)
Median Age
23.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$119,219 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$942,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$881 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,296 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
31.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Honolulu County
3
Urban Honolulu Metro Area
3
Hawaii
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Honolulu County
6
Urban Honolulu Metro Area
6
Hawaii
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 70
Feb 4 0 70
Mar 5 0 71
Apr 3 0 72
May 3 0 74
Jun 2 0 76
Jul 3 0 77
Aug 2 0 77
Sep 3 0 77
Oct 4 0 76
Nov 6 0 74
Dec 6 0 71

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 57%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, HI State Senate District 23, HI State House District 47, HI
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Schools

Laie Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
3 miles, N • 3.2 star
Kahuku Elementary School
3 miles, N • 2.8 star
Hauula Elementary School
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Brigham Young University-Hawaii
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Leeward Community College
18 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Windward Community College
18 miles, S • 1.4 star
University of Hawaii-West Oahu
22 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Wahiawa General Hospital
12 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Pali Momi Medical Center
18 miles, SW • 5 star
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
20 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lihue Airport
94 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Kahului Airport
109 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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