Kailua (Hawaii County), HI Economy


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Kailua (Hawaii Cnty), HI is a beautiful city located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. It is home to numerous beaches and parks, as well as a range of local businesses and attractions. Rent for a two-bedroom apartment is nearly $2,610 per month, which is significantly higher than the US average of $1,430. The cost of groceries is also higher than the national index at 159 compared to 100 in the US. Some popular local companies in Kailua include Longs Drugs, Target and Foodland. Popular landmarks include Kailua Beach Park, Lanikai Pillbox Trail and Kawainui Marsh.

Kailua (Hawaii County) has an unemployment rate of 8.4%. The US average is 6.0%.

Kailua (Hawaii County) has seen the job market decrease by -0.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 33.5%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Kailua (Hawaii County)
- The Sales Tax Rate for Kailua (Hawaii County) is 4.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Kailua (Hawaii County) is 8.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Kailua (Hawaii County)
- The average income of a Kailua (Hawaii County) resident is $24,270 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Kailua (Hawaii County) resident is $79,331 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyKailua (Hawaii County), HawaiiUnited States
  8.46
  -10.9%-6.2%
  33.5%33.5%
  4.3%6.2%
  8.3%4.6%
  $40,595$37,638
  $79,331$69,021
  $85,659$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.8%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  9.3%6.8%
  1.1%10.0%
  1.3%2.5%
  14.8%11.0%
  2.8%4.8%
  0.6%0.8%
  2.8%1.9%
  1.2%4.7%
  6.5%1.9%
  5.2%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  9.4%4.2%
  5.5%9.3%
  8.9%14.0%
  5.3%2.1%
  15.1%7.0%
  4.8%4.8%
  3.7%4.7%
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The area is a bit overrated. The best location is on the beachfront. That is what the area is really known for. Going further away from the beach on streets like Oneawa  More

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Thank you Sperling's for these  More

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Over 15 years ago

I recently spent 2 years in Kona. I fell in love with it but its no place for working class people. The housing is so expensive that they had create a 60 mile (one  More

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