Haleiwa is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Hawaii. With a population of 4,941 people and three associated neighborhoods, Haleiwa is the 31st largest community in Hawaii.
Housing costs in Haleiwa are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Hawaii.
Of important note, Haleiwa is also a town of artists. Haleiwa has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Haleiwa’s character.
One of the nice things about Haleiwa is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.
In Haleiwa, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.66 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
The education level of Haleiwa citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 18.96% of adults 25 and older in Haleiwa have a college degree.
The per capita income in Haleiwa in 2022 was $41,206, which is upper middle income relative to Hawaii and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $164,824 for a family of four. However, Haleiwa contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Haleiwa is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Haleiwa home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Haleiwa residents report their race to be Asian, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Haleiwa include English, German, Irish, French, and Australian.
Foreign born people are also an important part of Haleiwa's cultural character, accounting for 20.45% of the town’s population.
The most common language spoken in Haleiwa is English. Other important languages spoken here include Pacific Island languages and Tagalog.