Hawaii by the numbers

Each figure next to the U.S. figure, from public data.

Median household income
5th highest of 51 · 2024

$100,389

U.S.: $80,734
Violent crime rate
44th highest of 51 · 2025

213.7

U.S.: 329.3
Median rent
2nd highest of 51 · 2024

$1,971

U.S.: $1,413
Unemployment rate
47th highest of 51 · September 2026

2.8%

U.S.: 4.2%
Percent of people below the poverty line
41st highest of 51 · 2024

10%

U.S.: 12.5%