Living in East Kapolei, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Kapolei · Census data 2020–2024
East Kapolei has 7,551 residents with a median age of 28.2. The median household income is $118,904 (18% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $697,300, the median rent is $2,031/month.
East Kapolei at a glance
- Population
- 7,551
- Median age
- 28.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $118,904State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $697,300State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,031/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 53.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is East Kapolei a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Hawaii median; home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in East Kapolei
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Kapolei the median home value is $697,300, 110% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,031 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,911 a month in housing costs.
East Kapolei median household income
The median household income in East Kapolei is $118,904 and the income per person is $38,866. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in East Kapolei: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,205
- Owner-occupied
- 53.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2016
- Average household size
- 3.38
East Kapolei demographics
- Population
- 7,551
- Median age
- 28.2
- Under 18
- 34.4%
- 65 and older
- 4.5%
- Households
- 2,205
- Foreign-born
- 12.7%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Kapolei ›
Education in East Kapolei
28.3% of adults 25 and older in East Kapolei have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Kapolei
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.5%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
East Kapolei vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Kapolei | 7,551 | $118,904 | $697,300 | $2,031 |
| West Loch Estate | 5,544 | $122,422 | $855,100 | $2,660 |
| Ewa Villages | 7,415 | $88,813 | $867,600 | $1,227 |
| Ewa Gentry | 26,563 | $135,684 | $816,000 | $2,580 |
| Kapolei | 22,232 | $128,324 | $744,200 | $2,311 |
| Waipahu | 40,482 | $103,895 | $868,600 | $1,658 |
| Makakilo | 20,735 | $118,550 | $867,200 | $2,276 |
| Royal Kunia | 13,555 | $135,361 | $862,400 | $2,921 |
| Waikele | 7,528 | $120,525 | $704,700 | $2,634 |
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What is the median household income in East Kapolei, HI?
The median household income in East Kapolei is $118,904, 18% 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 Kapolei?
The median home value in East Kapolei is $697,300, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in East Kapolei?
The median gross rent in East Kapolei is $2,031 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is East Kapolei, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Hawaii median; home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in East Kapolei?
The median age in East Kapolei is 28.2 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Kapolei?
The average commute to work in East Kapolei is 33 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Kapolei?
The unemployment rate in East Kapolei is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Kapolei?
28.3% of adults in East Kapolei 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.
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