State rank#1 of 5
Smallest county1,001,146 residentsHonolulu County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 15003
Honolulu County, Hawaii
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population1,001,146
Household income$106,195
Unemployment2.7%
Life expectancy81.7 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Honolulu County has 1,001,146 residents and ranks #1 by population among Hawaii county equivalents. Median household income is $106,195. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.7%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Hawaii
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Honolulu County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Honolulu County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $897,500 median home value and $2,083/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $106,195, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Honolulu County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, bachelor’s degree or higher, and uninsured. College attainment is 38.5% and life expectancy is 81.7 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $106,195, rank #1 of 5 available Hawaii counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 38.5%, rank #1 of 5 available Hawaii counties.
- Uninsured: 4%, rank #1 of 4 available Hawaii counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $2,083/mo, rank #5 of 5; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $897,500, rank #3 of 4; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 81.7 years, rank #3 of 4; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Hawaii
Rank and range use only counties in Hawaii with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$106,195
$106,195; above the state county median of $97,161.
State rank #1 of 5 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$897,500
$897,500; above the state county median of $885,350.
State rank #3 of 4 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$2,083/mo
$2,083/mo; above the state county median of $1,870/mo.
State rank #5 of 5 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.7%
2.7%; below the state county median of 3%.
State rank #2 of 4 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
38.5%
38.5%; above the state county median of 31%.
State rank #1 of 5 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
81.7 years
81.7 years; below the state county median of 81.7 years.
State rank #3 of 4 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
15.9%
15.9%; at the state county median of 15.9%.
State rank #3 of 5 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
4%
4%; below the state county median of 4.9%.
State rank #1 of 4 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,074 residents
1 per 1,074 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,199 residents.
State rank #2 of 5 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 311 residents
1 per 311 residents; at the state county median of 1 per 311 residents.
State rank #3 of 5 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Honolulu County FAQ
Is Honolulu County a good place to live?
Honolulu County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, bachelor’s degree or higher, and uninsured. College attainment is 38.5% and life expectancy is 81.7 years.
What should I know before moving to Honolulu County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $897,500 median home value and $2,083/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $106,195, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Honolulu County?
Honolulu County has 1,001,146 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Honolulu County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 15003; the parent state FIPS is 15.
What is the median household income in Honolulu County?
The ACS median household income is $106,195.
How much does housing cost in Honolulu County?
Housing benchmarks are $897,500 median home value and $2,083/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $106,195, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Honolulu County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.7%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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