Living in Kapolei, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kapolei · Census data 2020–2024
Kapolei has 22,232 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $128,324 (28% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $744,200, the median rent is $2,311/month.
Kapolei at a glance
- Population
- 22,232
- Median age
- 35.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $128,324State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $744,200State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,311/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Kapolei a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Hawaii median; home values 11% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Kapolei
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kapolei the median home value is $744,200, 124% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,311 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,002 a month in housing costs.
Kapolei median household income
The median household income in Kapolei is $128,324 and the income per person is $46,510. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Kapolei: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,259
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 3.20
Kapolei demographics
- Population
- 22,232
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 6,906
- Foreign-born
- 14%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kapolei ›
Education in Kapolei
29.9% of adults 25 and older in Kapolei have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kapolei
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Kapolei vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapolei | 22,232 | $128,324 | $744,200 | $2,311 |
| Makakilo | 20,735 | $118,550 | $867,200 | $2,276 |
| Kalaeloa | 3,342 | $90,313 | — | $3,141 |
| Ewa Villages | 7,415 | $88,813 | $867,600 | $1,227 |
| East Kapolei | 7,551 | $118,904 | $697,300 | $2,031 |
| Ewa Gentry | 26,563 | $135,684 | $816,000 | $2,580 |
| West Loch Estate | 5,544 | $122,422 | $855,100 | $2,660 |
| Ocean Pointe | 17,085 | $149,767 | $900,200 | $3,424 |
| Ko Olina | 1,670 | $132,636 | $931,700 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Kapolei, HI?
The median household income in Kapolei is $128,324, 28% 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 Kapolei?
The median home value in Kapolei is $744,200, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Kapolei?
The median gross rent in Kapolei is $2,311 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Kapolei, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Hawaii median; home values 11% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Kapolei?
The median age in Kapolei is 35.3 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Kapolei?
The average commute to work in Kapolei is 31 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kapolei?
The unemployment rate in Kapolei is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kapolei?
29.9% of adults in 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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