Living in Kaneohe, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kaneohe · Census data 2020–2024
Kaneohe has 37,355 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $125,613 (25% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,029,700, the median rent is $2,269/month.
Kaneohe at a glance
- Population
- 37,355
- Median age
- 44.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $125,613State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,029,700State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,269/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Kaneohe a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Kaneohe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kaneohe the median home value is $1,029,700, 209% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,269 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,398 a month in housing costs.
Kaneohe median household income
The median household income in Kaneohe is $125,613 and the income per person is $50,130. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Kaneohe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,980
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 3.07
Kaneohe demographics
- Population
- 37,355
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 25.7%
- Households
- 11,545
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kaneohe ›
Education in Kaneohe
37.1% of adults 25 and older in Kaneohe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kaneohe
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Kaneohe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaneohe | 37,355 | $125,613 | $1,029,700 | $2,269 |
| Heeia | 5,144 | $176,250 | $1,200,200 | $3,501 |
| Maunawili | 2,024 | $177,143 | $1,511,300 | $3,501 |
| Kaneohe Base | 10,919 | $69,418 | $352,000 | $3,410 |
| Kailua | 39,640 | $148,582 | $1,353,700 | $3,093 |
| Ahuimanu | 8,452 | $135,438 | $910,600 | $2,635 |
| Kahaluu | 5,619 | $142,045 | $1,213,400 | $2,504 |
| Waimanalo | 6,054 | $116,581 | $799,200 | $1,764 |
| Urban Honolulu | 345,482 | $86,504 | $843,400 | $1,823 |
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What is the median household income in Kaneohe, HI?
The median household income in Kaneohe is $125,613, 25% 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 Kaneohe?
The median home value in Kaneohe is $1,029,700, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Kaneohe?
The median gross rent in Kaneohe is $2,269 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Kaneohe, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Kaneohe?
The median age in Kaneohe is 44.4 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Kaneohe?
The average commute to work in Kaneohe is 28 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kaneohe?
The unemployment rate in Kaneohe is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kaneohe?
37.1% of adults in Kaneohe 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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