Haleiwa is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
One downside of living in Haleiwa, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.66 minutes every day commuting to work.
In terms of college education, Haleiwa is nearly on par with the US average for all cities of 21.84%: 18.96% of adults 25 and older in Haleiwa have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Haleiwa in 2018 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.
