Hawaii · Metropolitan Area
East Honolulu is a mid-size city in Hawaii with a population of 50,961. Residents earn $158,398 per year, which is 111% above the national average.
Based on current data, East Honolulu receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. East Honolulu stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in East Honolulu is $158,398, which is significantly higher than the national average — 111% above $75,149. This places East Honolulu among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in East Honolulu is $1,172,300, making it a premium housing market at 316% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,249 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
East Honolulu is a highly educated community — 60.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
East Honolulu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 80.4% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.6% |
| 46% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $158,398 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $71,947 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,343 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,531 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 31,849 |
| County GDP | $87,066M |
| Restaurants | 2,617 |
| Healthcare | 2,562 |
| Retail | 2,678 |
| Manufacturing | 447 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,790 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.32% |
| Commute Time | 31.1 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |
| Census Median | $1,172,300 |
| 316% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,390,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,390,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $748 |
| Homes Sold | 33 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.9% |
| Price Drops | 11.8% |
| Inventory | 153 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,249 |
| 179% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,790 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.32% |
| Obesity | 22.0% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.5% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.8% |
| Depression | 15.6% |
| Mental Distress | 13.3% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,042/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,562 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.4 inches |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 23.0 sq mi (59.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.2884°N, 157.7179°W |
| County FIPS | 15003 |
Winner: Democrat by 21.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.6% |
| 80% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,215/sq mi |
| Total Area | 23.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,562 |
| Restaurants | 2,617 |
| Retail Stores | 2,678 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Avg Commute | 31.1 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |