Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
25%
Aiea
Aiea, HI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,687
Population
8,623
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Find your place in paradise.
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Perched on the western edge of Oahu with Pearl Harbor stretching out below, Aiea gives you a front-row seat to one of the most historically significant landscapes in the country. Daily life here feels grounded and easy — Aiea Heights Trail winds through lush native forest just minutes from home, while Pearlridge Center keeps everyday shopping close. Downtown Honolulu is a short drive away, and the legendary North Shore surfing scene is reachable without an all-day commitment.
Aiea's rental market offers a solid range of options, from low-rise apartment communities tucked into hillside neighborhoods to townhomes with sweeping views of the harbor at sunset. The area draws renters who want Oahu living without the congestion of Waikiki or urban Honolulu. The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet, held right in town on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, is a beloved local institution where residents dig through an eclectic mix of goods, produce, and handmade crafts. Aiea sits on land once home to the Aiea Sugar Mill, operated by the Honolulu Sugar Company in the late 1800s — a quiet reminder that this community has been shaping island life for well over a century.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$109,585
Average: $141,513
Education
2,839
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,236
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Aiea has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Aiea, HI is $1,687 for one bedroom, and $1,757 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Aiea has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,687/month
500 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,437/month
728 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,180/month
1,174 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Aiea, HI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Alvah A Scott Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
412 Students
Gustav H Webling Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
439 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
433 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
370 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
289 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
468 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
995 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Aiea Bay State Recreation Area
- Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area
- Neal S. Blaisdell Park
- USS Arizona
- Bishop Museum
Military Bases
Airports
- Daniel K Inouye International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.