The Town FilesRoyal Kunia, Hawaii
Community in Honolulu County · population 14,896 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $862,400
- Household income
- $135,361
- Jan low / Jul high
- 65° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 42.9
Royal Kunia is a community of 14,896 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. The median home is worth $862,400, above the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). It ranks more vibrant than 94% of Hawaii towns, better transit than 94% of Hawaii towns, better for families than 89% of Hawaii towns.
How Royal Kunia 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 Royal Kunia is worth $862,400, above the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). Homes cost about 6.4 times the median household income of $135,361, which is more affordable than 76% of Hawaii towns. Median rent is $2,921 a month. 77.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Royal Kunia | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $862,400 | $802,600 |
| Median rent | $2,921 | $1,931 |
| Median household income | $135,361 | $95,243 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.4× | 7.7× |
| Homeownership | 77.8% | 71.0% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1983 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Royal Kunia
| People | Royal Kunia | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 42.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.8% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 10.1% |
| Veterans | 12.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 23.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| Average commute | 30.5 min | 29.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.7% | 93.2% |
Weather in Royal Kunia
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 64.7°F. About 13.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Hawaii town: 0.0 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Royal Kunia 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 6.5 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 Royal Kunia itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Towns near Royal Kunia
- Waikele, HI1.7 mi · 7,509 people · home $704,700
- Waipahu, HI1.9 mi · 43,485 people · home $868,600
- Waipio, HI2.4 mi · 12,082 people · home $749,500
- East Kapolei, HI3.0 mi · 5,299 people · home $697,300
- Mililani Town, HI3.1 mi · 28,121 people · home $923,900
- West Loch Estate, HI3.1 mi · 5,523 people · home $855,100
- Ewa Villages, HI4.4 mi · 7,825 people · home $867,600
- Waipio Acres, HI4.5 mi · 5,531 people · home $753,900
Royal Kunia questions
Is Royal Kunia, Hawaii a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Royal Kunia scores better for retirees than 16% of Hawaii towns and quieter than 21%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Royal Kunia?
The median owner-occupied home in Royal Kunia is valued at $862,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $135,361, so homes cost about 6.4 times income. Median rent is $2,921 a month.
What is the weather like in Royal Kunia?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 64.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Royal Kunia get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Royal Kunia 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)