Aiea, HI Economy


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Aiea, HI is a popular city to live in due to its proximity to Honolulu and other nearby cities. On average, rent for a two-bedroom apartment here is much higher than the national average, at $2,410 compared to $1,430. Despite the slightly higher cost of living here, Aiea offers plenty of local amenities such as grocery stores with prices that are 39% above the national average.
There are many local businesses and attractions located in Aiea. Popular companies include Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union and Hawaii Pacific Health while attractions like The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace provide entertainment for locals and visitors alike. Residents can enjoy outdoor activities such as golfing or playing tennis on the Aiea Recreation Center’s courts. There’s also an array of shopping centers located throughout the city as well as a variety of cafes and restaurants for dining out.

Aiea has an unemployment rate of 7.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Aiea has seen the job market decrease by -10.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Aiea
- The Sales Tax Rate for Aiea is 4.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Aiea is 8.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Aiea
- The average income of a Aiea resident is $42,469 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Aiea resident is $114,359 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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Over 11 years ago

A million things to do and all within driving distance, with a bit of traffic you can get to anywhere in about 2 hours during high traffic days and 30 min during non  More

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Over 13 years ago

I was born and raised in Hawai'i. Having traveled to and lived in many other large US cities, there is nothing quite like living in Hawai'i. Sure the cost of living is  More

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