Urban Honolulu: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Urban Honolulu is $86,504 (1.2× below Honolulu County median $99,816; 1.1× below Hawaii median $95,236), with homes at a median value of $843,400. The surrounding county supports 453,193 jobs (avg $69,851).
- $87,531 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $86,504 — below the Hawaii median ($95,235). Poverty rate 11.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 45% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 9.7× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | very expensive |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 24.7% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 44.6% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.9% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $476,670 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $41,723,207 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $87,531 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $97,346 |
| Median Household Income | $86,504 (vs Hawaii $95,236) |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $86,504 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.0% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 10% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 21.90 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 9.8% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 453,193 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $31,656,038,299 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $69,851 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 616,980 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% (vs Hawaii 4.8%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 709 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 8,914 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 12.60 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Sod, Crop Totals, Vegetable Totals, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 20,964 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 330,476 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 19,071,578 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 164 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 98 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 47 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 130 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 8 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 19 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 146 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 26 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 808 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 1,022 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 124 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 342 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Hygienic Store |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 3.3 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | HONOLULU JAPANESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $13,093,972,173 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 12,881.33 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 1,016,508 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 55.1% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 8.1% |
| Pct Walked | 9.8% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 43.0 years (vs Hawaii 40.0y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 34.3% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 10 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12