About

Life in Mililani

If you're considering Mililani Town, understand you're looking at a stable, family-oriented suburb in central Oʻahu with solid economic fundamentals—low unemployment at 2.3%, a median household income of $124,000, and very low poverty rates. The community is about 80% owner-occupied, so you'll find plenty of long-term residents invested in their neighborhood. That said, real estate isn't cheap: median home values sit around $924,000, and median rent runs $2,400 a month, which reflects Hawaii's overall cost reality.

Mililani at a Glance

Population, income, housing and more

Median Age

45.5 yrs

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Foreign-Born

10.1%

Broadband Internet

96.7%

of households

Population Growth

-0.2%

recent change · Census Bureau

Median household income

Mililani$127,363
Hawaii avg$100,389
US$80,734

Demographics10.1% foreign-born, most often from Philippines

Who lives in Mililani: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin

In Mililani, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (43.8%), and 4.7% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.

Under 18

19.8%

of residents

65 and Older

26.1%

of residents

Households with Kids

31.7%

anyone under 18

Living Alone

16.7%

of households

Married Couples

62.3%

of households

Avg Household Size

2.85

people

Race & Ethnicity

Asian45.1%
Two or more races27.3%
Hispanic or Latino11.4%
White9.7%
Pacific Islander4.3%
Black1.6%
Other0.6%

Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic

Top countries of origin (foreign-born)

Philippines43.8%
Japan16.1%
Korea10.3%
China6.1%
Micronesia3.6%
Mexico2.5%
Germany2.2%
Thailand2.0%
Taiwan1.8%
Oceania, n.e.c.1.2%

Languages Spoken at Home

English only88.6%
Other Asian/Pacific4.7%
Tagalog/Filipino2.4%
Spanish1.3%
Korean1.0%
Chinese0.8%
Other0.4%
French/Haitian0.2%

Cost of Livingrent 21% above HI average

Rent, home values, and income in Mililani

In Mililani, rent runs 21% above the HI average, and home values are 10% above the HI average.

Median rent (per month)

Mililani$2,384
Hawaii avg$1,971
US$1,413

Median home value

Mililani$923,900
Hawaii avg$839,100
US$332,700

Rent Burdened

47.4%

spending 30%+ of income on rent

Severely Rent Burdened

19.0%

spending 50%+

Cost of Living Index

111.0

metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100

Median Property Tax

$2,570

per year, owner-occupied homes

Homeowners

81.2%

of occupied homes are owned

Typical Home Built

1978

median year built

Vacant Homes

1.9%

of housing units

Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for HI

Unemployment in Mililani

Unemployment in Honolulu County, which includes Mililani, is close to the HI average.

Unemployment rate

Mililani2.3%
Hawaii avg2.4%
US4.3%

Mililani: Honolulu County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average

Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend

2.7%
2.1%
2.3%
2.4%
10%
5.4%
3.2%
2.6%
2.5%
2.3%
2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Honolulu County (county-wide) · Annual averages

Mililani is about 3% of Honolulu County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

What Mililani Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry

Education & health care28.2%
Public administration13.4%
Retail10.3%
Construction9.5%
Arts, hospitality & food service8.6%
Transportation & utilities7.6%
Professional & business services7.6%
Finance & real estate4.0%

City residents, wherever they work

Commute29.9 min avg

How Mililani residents get to work, and the nearest airports

In Mililani, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.

How People Get to Work

Drive alone77.7%
Carpool11.7%
Public transit1.4%
Walk0.9%
Work from home7.7%
Other0.6%

Commute Time Distribution

Under 15 min16.8%
15–29 min27.4%
30–44 min33.8%
45–59 min14.7%
60+ min7.4%

Nearest airports · with airline service

  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

    Major hub10.4M passengers boarded in 2025

    11 mi

Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.

Safetyviolent crime 45% below national average

Crime rates for 2025

Violent crime in the area policed by the Honolulu Police Department, which covers Mililani, runs 45% below the national average.

Violent Crime Rate

181.3

per 100,000 residents

Below average (329 national, 2025)

Property Crime Rate

1,459.1

per 100,000 residents

Below average (1,552 national, 2025)

Policed by Honolulu Police Department (county-wide rate)

Natural DisastersHigh Surf most common — 13 events in 2025

Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes

FEMA National Risk Index

Relatively High

98.8 / 100

Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).

Lightning · Very HighInland flooding · Very HighEarthquake · HighLandslide · HighTsunami · High

Honolulu County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025

In Honolulu County, which includes Mililani, the most common type is high surf, with 13 recorded events in 2025.

Most common events:

High SurfHeavy RainDroughtFlash FloodStrong Wind

Storm events by year

YearEventsTop TypeProperty Damage
202513High Surf$1.7M
202426High Surf$145,000
202328High Surf$21,000
202254High Surf$115,000
202161High Surf$2.7M
202057High SurfNone reported
201963High Surf$57,250
201881High Surf$2.2M

Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.

1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year

Honolulu County, county-wide

Mililani is about 3% of Honolulu County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

Air Quality29 median AQI — Good

Days by air quality category (2025)

Air quality in Honolulu County, which includes Mililani, is typically good — 355 good-air days per year.

Median AQI

29

Good Days

355

per year

Moderate Days

10

per year

Unhealthy Days

0

per year

Honolulu County, county-wide

Mililani is about 3% of Honolulu County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

Climate81°F summers, 61°F winters

30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation

Mililani has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and warm winters (avg low 61°F).

Spring (Mar–May)

78°/63°F

avg high / low

Summer (Jun–Aug)

81°/67°F

avg high / low

Fall (Sep–Nov)

81°/66°F

avg high / low

Winter (Dec–Feb)

76°/61°F

avg high / low

Annual Precipitation

64.1"

Annual Snowfall

0.0"

Hot Days/Year

1

days above 90°F

Freeze Days/Year

0

days below 32°F

Rainy Days/Year

237

Average month

High °FLow °FPrecip (in)
50°60°70°80°90°100°8"Jan: 5.18" precipitationFeb: 4.31" precipitationMar: 6.30" precipitationApr: 5.62" precipitationMay: 4.33" precipitationJun: 4.23" precipitationJul: 5.17" precipitationAug: 3.96" precipitationSep: 4.61" precipitationOct: 5.76" precipitationNov: 7.09" precipitationDec: 7.52" precipitationJJan: high 76°F, low 61°F60°FFeb: high 76°F, low 60°FMMar: high 77°F, low 62°FAApr: high 77°F, low 63°FMMay: high 79°F, low 65°FJJun: high 80°F, low 67°FJJul: high 82°F, low 67°FAAug: high 83°F, low 68°F83°SSep: high 83°F, low 67°FOOct: high 82°F, low 66°FNNov: high 79°F, low 65°FDDec: high 77°F, low 63°F
Show month-by-month table ↓
MonthHighLowPrecip
Jan76°F61°F5.18"
Feb76°F60°F4.31"
Mar77°F62°F6.30"
Apr77°F63°F5.62"
May79°F65°F4.33"
Jun80°F67°F4.23"
Jul82°F67°F5.17"
Aug83°F68°F3.96"
Sep83°F67°F4.61"
Oct82°F66°F5.76"
Nov79°F65°F7.09"
Dec77°F63°F7.52"

Healthcare

Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mililani

Uninsured

1.3%

of residents

No hospitals inside Mililani's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles

Pali Momi Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Aiea

Kaiser Foundation Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.3 mi away · Honolulu

Tripler Amc (ft Shafter)

Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 9.9 mi away · Honolulu

Not rated

Adult Health · vs. the typical US place

Obesity23.5%US 36.8%
Diabetes12.2%US 12.6%
High blood pressure31.9%US 37.1%
Current smoking8.5%US 15.0%
No leisure-time physical activity21.5%US 26.6%
Depression14.5%US 23.0%
Asthma9.4%US 10.7%
Routine checkup in past year79.9%US 78.2%

Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.

Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.

Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio

Schools and degree attainment in Mililani

Mililani's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 43.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public Schools

4

within city limits

Private Schools

2

within city limits

College Degree Rate

43.8%

adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.7:1

National avg 16:1

Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year

Colleges Near Mililani (within 15 miles)

University of Hawaii-West Oahu

7.3 mi away

Public · 4-year · 2,519 students · in-state tuition $7,728 · 54% graduate · median earnings $56,319 (10 yrs after entry)

Hawaii Pacific University

13.7 mi away

Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,392 students · in-state tuition $36,734 · 42% graduate · median earnings $64,656 (10 yrs after entry)

Honolulu Community College

12.7 mi away

Public · 2-year · 1,897 students · in-state tuition $3,174 · 39% graduate · median earnings $50,539 (10 yrs after entry)

Windward Community College

13 mi away

Public · 2-year · 1,159 students · in-state tuition $3,194 · 30% graduate · median earnings $42,976 (10 yrs after entry)

Pacific Rim Christian University

11.5 mi away

Private nonprofit · 4-year · 129 students · in-state tuition $13,580 · 87% graduate · median earnings $51,712 (10 yrs after entry)

Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)

Parks & Recreationclosest: Honouliuli National Historic Site, 5 mi

Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mililani

Mililani has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Honouliuli National Historic Site (5 mi away).

Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas

Honouliuli National Historic Site

National Historic Site

5 mi away

Pearl Harbor National Memorial

National Memorial

7 mi away

Kalaupapa National Historical Park

National Historical Park

71 mi away

Public Libraries in Mililani

Mililani Public Library

95-450 Makaimoimo St., Mililani

Branch~38 hrs/week

Cities Near Mililani

The closest cities within 60 miles

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Mililani FAQ

Is Mililani, Hawaii affordable?⌄

Mililani's median rent is $2,384/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $127,363/year. Median home value is $923,900.

Is Mililani, Hawaii safe?⌄

Mililani is policed by the Honolulu Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 181 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1459 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.

What is the job market like in Mililani, Hawaii?⌄

Honolulu County, which includes Mililani, has an unemployment rate of 2.3%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.

What is the cost of living in Mililani, Hawaii?⌄

The cost of living in Mililani is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,384/month and median household income is $127,363/year. The median home value is $923,900. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

How is the commute in Mililani, Hawaii?⌄

The average commute in Mililani is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.

Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from