At a Glance
Median Income
$129,260
$46,261 per capita
Home Value
$720,600
Zillow: $841,057
Median Rent
$2,507/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
10.9% smoking rate
How Kapolei Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kapolei's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kapolei a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kapolei residents earn a median household income of $129,260 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,261. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% 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 Kapolei is $720,600 , 156% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $841,057. Median rent is $2,507/month, with 33.7% 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 2005.
Education
31.8% of adults in Kapolei hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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
Population23,033
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density5,271/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born11.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$129,260
Per Capita$46,261
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
B+
Home Value$720,600
Rent$2,507
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$841,057
Housing Units7,183
Rent Burden33.7%
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain13.9 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation83 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations41
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Kapolei was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
11.6% 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.