At a Glance
Median Income
$158,398
$71,947 per capita
Home Value
$1,172,300
Zillow: $1,070,618
Median Rent
$3,249/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.6%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.0%
7.1% smoking rate
How East Honolulu Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Honolulu's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Honolulu a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Honolulu residents earn a median household income of $158,398 , which is 111% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,947. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,849 business establishments, including 2,617 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Honolulu is $1,172,300 , 316% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,070,618. Median rent is $3,249/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
60.6% of adults in East Honolulu hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Honolulu has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population50,961
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density2,215/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born15.3%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$158,398
Per Capita$71,947
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
C
Home Value$1,172,300
Rent$3,249
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$1,070,618
Housing Units19,310
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity22.0%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain24.8 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.6%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+25.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in East Honolulu was built in 1975.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
15.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
There are 2,617 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.