Living in Kailua
Kailua is a large place in Hawaii, United States, home to 38,635 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 1%, #22 of 10,762), climate-conscious movers (top 1%, #31 of 12,111), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 1%, #53 of 16,523).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kailua
- The landscape belongs to the Hawaiian Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the North Pacific Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Honolulu, 16 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 50 min and sets around 4:54; in late June it sets around 7:16.
How Kailua ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Hawaii | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #2,532 of 11,898 | #12 of 204 | Map |
| Low-income household | 25 | #7,925 of 9,771 | #32 of 153 | Map |
| Low-income family | 40 | #5,079 of 8,006 | #27 of 140 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #3,240 of 6,237 | #27 of 100 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #165 of 9,474 | #3 of 175 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #318 of 9,474 | #6 of 175 | Map |
| Early retiree | 78 | #22 of 10,762 | #4 of 174 | Map |
| Single professional | 61 | #1,503 of 4,537 | #52 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 62 | #1,635 of 4,444 | #59 of 73 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #1,066 of 3,053 | #41 of 49 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #3,724 of 7,271 | #10 of 105 | Map |
| Commuter | 71 | #1,507 of 6,227 | #64 of 125 | Map |
| Car-free household | 59 | #1,783 of 3,933 | #58 of 74 | Map |
| Student | 66 | #1,303 of 2,119 | #23 of 37 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 39 | #4,966 of 8,006 | #41 of 140 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 24 | #10,212 of 12,111 | #38 of 197 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 57 | #1,684 of 4,114 | #62 of 71 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #702 of 7,271 | #61 of 105 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #565 of 9,474 | #56 of 175 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 66 | #811 of 18,063 | #3 of 240 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 72 | #53 of 16,523 | #46 of 236 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #11,384 of 18,063 | #18 of 240 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 80 | #243 of 16,523 | #30 of 236 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #929 of 21,167 | #56 of 246 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 78 | #31 of 12,111 | #8 of 197 | Map |
| Coastal living | 77 | #57 of 6,413 | #1 of 197 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #706 of 12,111 | #68 of 197 | Map |
| Digital native | 50 | #2,349 of 4,750 | #52 of 77 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Enchanted Lake 2 km
- Keolu Hills 3 km
- Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH 5 km
- Kaneohe 6 km
- Waimanalo 6 km
- Palolo 11 km
- ‘Āhuimanu 11 km
- Nuuanu - Punchbowl 11 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.