The Town FilesMililani Town, Hawaii
Community in Honolulu County · population 28,121 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $923,900
- Household income
- $127,363
- Jan low / Jul high
- 61° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 45.5
Mililani Town is a community of 28,121 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. The median home is worth $923,900, above the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). It ranks more vibrant than 91% of Hawaii towns, better for families than 90% of Hawaii towns, easier by car than 90% of Hawaii towns.
How Mililani Town 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 Mililani Town is worth $923,900, above the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). Homes cost about 7.3 times the median household income of $127,363, which is more affordable than 59% of Hawaii towns. Median rent is $2,384 a month. 81.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mililani Town | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $923,900 | $802,600 |
| Median rent | $2,384 | $1,931 |
| Median household income | $127,363 | $95,243 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.3× | 7.7× |
| Homeownership | 81.2% | 71.0% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1983 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Mililani Town
| People | Mililani Town | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5 | 42.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.1% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.8% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 10.1% |
| Veterans | 12.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| Average commute | 29.9 min | 29.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 93.2% |
Weather in Mililani Town
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 60.6°F. About 64.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Hawaii town: 0.0 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mililani Town since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Hawaii town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 18, 1982 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 23, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on March 23, 2023.
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 Mililani Town itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Mililani Town
3 public schools with 3,805 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mililani High School | 9-12 | 2,432 | 16.3 |
| Mililani Uka Elementary School | PK-5 | 694 | 16.1 |
| Mililani Waena Elementary School | PK-5 | 679 | 14.4 |
Towns near Mililani Town
- Waipio Acres, HI1.5 mi · 5,531 people · home $753,900
- Mililani Mauka, HI2.4 mi · 21,075 people · home $988,100
- Waipio, HI2.5 mi · 12,082 people · home $749,500
- Royal Kunia, HI3.1 mi · 14,896 people · home $862,400
- Waikele, HI3.1 mi · 7,509 people · home $704,700
- Wahiawa, HI3.7 mi · 18,658 people · home $806,200
- Waipahu, HI4.3 mi · 43,485 people · home $868,600
- Schofield Barracks, HI4.4 mi · 14,904 people · home —
Mililani Town questions
Is Mililani Town, Hawaii a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mililani Town scores better for retirees than 45% of Hawaii towns and quieter than 26%. 26.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.5).
How much does a house cost in Mililani Town?
The median owner-occupied home in Mililani Town is valued at $923,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $127,363, so homes cost about 7.3 times income. Median rent is $2,384 a month.
What is the weather like in Mililani Town?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 60.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 64.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Mililani Town get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mililani Town since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 18, 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)