The Town FilesHeeia, Hawaii
Community in Honolulu County · population 5,001 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,200,200
- Household income
- $176,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 66° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 44.3
Heeia is a community of 5,001 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. The median home is worth $1,200,200, above the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). It ranks more of a college town than 95% of Hawaii towns, more upscale than 95% of Hawaii towns, better for families than 84% of Hawaii towns.
- #7 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Mildest Winters
- #7 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Hawaii
- #7 in 21 Small Towns in Hawaii With the Mildest Winters
- #12 in The 23 Most Walkable Small Towns in Hawaii
- #14 in 50 Places in America With the Mildest Winters
- #14 in The 16 Best Small Towns to Retire in Hawaii
How Heeia ranks
Percentile among Hawaii towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Hawaii towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Heeia is worth $1,200,200, above the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). Homes cost about 6.8 times the median household income of $176,250, which is more affordable than 69% of Hawaii towns. Median rent is $3,501 a month. 93.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Heeia | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,200,200 | $802,600 |
| Median rent | $3,501 | $1,931 |
| Median household income | $176,250 | $95,243 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.8× | 7.7× |
| Homeownership | 93.6% | 71.0% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1983 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.9% | — |
Who lives in Heeia
| People | Heeia | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 42.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.3% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% | 10.1% |
| Veterans | 12.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 8.1% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 29.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.6% | 93.2% |
Weather in Heeia
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 66.3°F. About 50.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Hawaii town: 0.0 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Heeia since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Hawaii town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on February 11, 1982 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 9, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on March 9, 2012.
Severe weather in Honolulu County since 1996
Honolulu County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tsunami.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4951: Hurricane Lala |
| September 25, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3654: Tropical Storm Nolo |
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4909: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 19, 2025 | Fire | FM-5609: Kunia Road Fire |
| February 15, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4639: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Honolulu County
Honolulu County had 453,193 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,851 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Heeia itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Towns near Heeia
- Ahuimanu, HI1.8 mi · 8,969 people · home $910,600
- Kaneohe, HI2.0 mi · 37,430 people · home $1,029,700
- Kahaluu, HI2.9 mi · 5,241 people · home $1,213,400
- Kaneohe Base, HI4.7 mi · 9,483 people · home $352,000
- Kailua, HI5.6 mi · 40,514 people · home $1,353,700
- Urban Honolulu, HI6.9 mi · 350,964 people · home $843,400
- Halawa, HI7.1 mi · 15,016 people · home $1,051,900
- Aiea, HI7.2 mi · 10,408 people · home $1,065,700
Heeia questions
Is Heeia, Hawaii a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Heeia scores better for retirees than 62% of Hawaii towns and quieter than 36%. 25.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Heeia?
The median owner-occupied home in Heeia is valued at $1,200,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $176,250, so homes cost about 6.8 times income. Median rent is $3,501 a month.
What is the weather like in Heeia?
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 66.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Heeia get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Heeia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on February 11, 1982. The typical Hawaii town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)