Living in Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ewa Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Ewa Beach has 14,376 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $124,323 (24% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $748,800, the median rent is $2,522/month.
Ewa Beach at a glance
- Population
- 14,376
- Median age
- 40.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $124,323State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $748,800State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,522/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.9%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Ewa Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Hawaii median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in December to February and April.
Cost of living in Ewa Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ewa Beach the median home value is $748,800, 125% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,522 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,019 a month in housing costs.
Ewa Beach median household income
The median household income in Ewa Beach is $124,323 and the income per person is $35,029. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Ewa Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,730
- Owner-occupied
- 72.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.1%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 4.20
Ewa Beach demographics
- Population
- 14,376
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 3,385
- Foreign-born
- 27.4%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ewa Beach ›
Education in Ewa Beach
21.9% of adults 25 and older in Ewa Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ewa Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 10.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Ewa Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewa Beach | 14,376 | $124,323 | $748,800 | $2,522 |
| Ocean Pointe | 17,085 | $149,767 | $900,200 | $3,424 |
| Iroquois Point | 5,158 | $109,561 | — | $3,501 |
| Ewa Gentry | 26,563 | $135,684 | $816,000 | $2,580 |
| Ewa Villages | 7,415 | $88,813 | $867,600 | $1,227 |
| Hickam Housing | 9,425 | $121,667 | — | $3,501 |
| West Loch Estate | 5,544 | $122,422 | $855,100 | $2,660 |
| Kalaeloa | 3,342 | $90,313 | — | $3,141 |
| East Kapolei | 7,551 | $118,904 | $697,300 | $2,031 |
More for people moving to Ewa Beach
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What is the median household income in Ewa Beach, HI?
The median household income in Ewa Beach is $124,323, 24% 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 Ewa Beach?
The median home value in Ewa Beach is $748,800, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Ewa Beach?
The median gross rent in Ewa Beach is $2,522 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is Ewa Beach, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Hawaii median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Ewa Beach?
The median age in Ewa Beach is 40.6 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Ewa Beach?
The average commute to work in Ewa Beach is 38 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ewa Beach?
The unemployment rate in Ewa Beach is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ewa Beach?
21.9% of adults in Ewa Beach 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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