Living in Kalaeloa, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kalaeloa · Census data 2020–2024
Kalaeloa has 3,342 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $90,313 (10% lower than the Hawaii median), the median rent is $3,141/month.
Kalaeloa at a glance
- Population
- 3,342
- Median age
- 33State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $90,313State: $100,389
- Median rent
- $3,141/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.8%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Kalaeloa a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 22%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Kalaeloa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kalaeloa the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $3,141 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Kalaeloa median household income
The median household income in Kalaeloa is $90,313 and the income per person is $30,306. 22% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Kalaeloa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 914
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.82
Kalaeloa demographics
- Population
- 3,342
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 5.4%
- Households
- 839
- Foreign-born
- 16.8%
- Veterans
- 18%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kalaeloa ›
Education in Kalaeloa
20.8% of adults 25 and older in Kalaeloa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kalaeloa
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 50.9%
- Public transit
- 14.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Kalaeloa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalaeloa | 3,342 | $90,313 | — | $3,141 |
| Kapolei | 22,232 | $128,324 | $744,200 | $2,311 |
| Ocean Pointe | 17,085 | $149,767 | $900,200 | $3,424 |
| Ewa Villages | 7,415 | $88,813 | $867,600 | $1,227 |
| Ewa Gentry | 26,563 | $135,684 | $816,000 | $2,580 |
| Makakilo | 20,735 | $118,550 | $867,200 | $2,276 |
| East Kapolei | 7,551 | $118,904 | $697,300 | $2,031 |
| Ewa Beach | 14,376 | $124,323 | $748,800 | $2,522 |
| Ko Olina | 1,670 | $132,636 | $931,700 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Kalaeloa, HI?
The median household income in Kalaeloa is $90,313, 10% lower than the Hawaii median of $100,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Kalaeloa?
The median gross rent in Kalaeloa is $3,141 per month, about 34.1% of household income.
Is Kalaeloa, HI a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 22%.
What is the median age in Kalaeloa?
The median age in Kalaeloa is 33 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Kalaeloa?
The average commute to work in Kalaeloa is 40 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kalaeloa?
The unemployment rate in Kalaeloa is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kalaeloa?
20.8% of adults in Kalaeloa 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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