What are the hidden costs of living in Aiea?

Higher property taxes and insurance due to high home value Car maintenance and fuel costs for daily commuting Potential noise mitigation upgrades for new homes Utility costs can be above average in Hawaii

What is the median home price in Aiea?

The median home price in Aiea is approximately $857,500.

Aiea has a Walk Score of 3 out of 100. Most errands require a car.

Aiea, HI

Updated April 30, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Aiea, Waipahu

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Verdict

$858K

Median Price

3/100

Walk Score

8.1/10

Schools

35 min

to Honolulu downtown

Score Breakdown

FAffordability

28/100

D+Safety

55/100

B+Schools

81/100

B-Quietness

70/100

B-Commute

70/100

FWalkability

3/100

WYLT Score51/100

Our Take

Aiea has solid schools and a low flood risk, but you’ll need a car for almost everything and the housing cost is high for the median income. It’s a decent commuter spot if you work in Honolulu, yet the cost of living and traffic can bite over time.

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The Good

✓Top‑rated local schools
✓Low flood risk, good for families
✓Convenient proximity to Honolulu airport and downtown
✓Suburban quiet with decent parks

Real Talk

!Almost all errands require a car, so parking and traffic matter
!Median home price is high compared to median income, limiting affordability
!Rent is high for the area, so living costs are steep
!Noise from nearby airport can be disruptive on some days
$Higher property taxes and insurance due to high home value
$Car maintenance and fuel costs for daily commuting
$Potential noise mitigation upgrades for new homes
$Utility costs can be above average in Hawaii

Best For

Families seeking good schoolsCommuters to Honolulu downtownRemote workers who need a quiet spaceRetirees wanting a suburban environment

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow

Violent crimeModerate

Property crimeModerate

Air qualityGood

Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Aiea, HI

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100

High riskVery safe

⚠️Violent Crime

Moderate

3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr

0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime

Moderate

19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr

0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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