Living in East Honolulu, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Honolulu · Census data 2020–2024
East Honolulu has 51,360 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $159,518 (59% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,212,000, the median rent is $3,313/month.
East Honolulu at a glance
- Population
- 51,360
- Median age
- 49.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $159,518State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,212,000State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $3,313/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 84.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is East Honolulu a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in February and April to June.
Cost of living in East Honolulu
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Honolulu the median home value is $1,212,000, 264% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,313 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,765 a month in housing costs.
East Honolulu median household income
The median household income in East Honolulu is $159,518 and the income per person is $71,099. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in East Honolulu: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19,393
- Owner-occupied
- 84.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.5%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.85
East Honolulu demographics
- Population
- 51,360
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 28.3%
- Households
- 17,889
- Foreign-born
- 16.1%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Honolulu ›
Education in East Honolulu
59.9% of adults 25 and older in East Honolulu have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 27.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Honolulu
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
East Honolulu vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Honolulu | 51,360 | $159,518 | $1,212,000 | $3,313 |
| Waimanalo Beach | 4,505 | $127,450 | $852,300 | $1,275 |
| Waimanalo | 6,054 | $116,581 | $799,200 | $1,764 |
| Maunawili | 2,024 | $177,143 | $1,511,300 | $3,501 |
| Kailua | 39,640 | $148,582 | $1,353,700 | $3,093 |
| Urban Honolulu | 345,482 | $86,504 | $843,400 | $1,823 |
| Kaneohe | 37,355 | $125,613 | $1,029,700 | $2,269 |
| Kaneohe Base | 10,919 | $69,418 | $352,000 | $3,410 |
| Heeia | 5,144 | $176,250 | $1,200,200 | $3,501 |
More for people moving to East Honolulu
East Honolulu ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in East Honolulu: FAQ
What is the median household income in East Honolulu, HI?
The median household income in East Honolulu is $159,518, 59% higher than the Hawaii median of $100,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Honolulu?
The median home value in East Honolulu is $1,212,000, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in East Honolulu?
The median gross rent in East Honolulu is $3,313 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is East Honolulu, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in East Honolulu?
The median age in East Honolulu is 49.1 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Honolulu?
The average commute to work in East Honolulu is 31 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Honolulu?
The unemployment rate in East Honolulu is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Honolulu?
59.9% of adults in East Honolulu have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: