East Kapolei, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Honolulu County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
6,200 Population 1,699/sq mi density
$116,339 Median Income $36,826 per capita
$743,600 Home Value $840,050 Zillow
$1,947 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$116,339 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$743,600 home value, $1,947/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

East Kapolei, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$116,339
55% above
$36,826 per capita
Home Value
$743,600
164% above
Zillow: $840,050
Median Rent
$1,947/mo
67% above
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
12% below
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F

How East Kapolei Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Kapolei's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
155%
Home Value
264%
Rent
167%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Kapolei a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Kapolei residents earn a median household income of $116,339 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,826. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% 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 Kapolei is $743,600 , 164% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $840,050. Median rent is $1,947/month, with 29.0% 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 2014.

Education

24.5% of adults in East Kapolei hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Kapolei has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population6,200
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density1,699/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.4%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$116,339
Per Capita$36,826
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

B
Home Value$743,600
Rent$1,947
Ownership48.8%
Zillow$840,050
Housing Units1,382
Rent Burden29.0%

Health

Obesity28.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,042/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Rain13.9 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation127 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute32 min
Broadband99.6%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations41
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in East Kapolei was built in 2014.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.4% 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.