How many renters in Honolulu, HI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.8% (±1.8 points) of renting households in Honolulu, HI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.8% (±1.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.6% (±1.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.4% (±0.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Honolulu
| Share of income spent on rent | Honolulu | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.1% (±0.9 points) | 9.8% | 10.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.4% (±0.8 points) | 10.3% | 10.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.5% (±1.1 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±0.9 points) | 10.7% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.2% (±1.0 points) | 10.4% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.6% (±1.5 points) | 47.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Honolulu against Honolulu County, its state and the nation
| Honolulu | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.8% (±1.8 points) | 57.6% (±1.2 points) | 56.7% (±1.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.6% (±1.5 points) | 47.2% (±1.0 points) | 46.2% (±1.0 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.4% (±0.7 points) | 33.7% (±0.5 points) | 33.2% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $65,871 (±$2,132) | $74,033 (±$1,206) | $71,363 (±$1,315) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,823 (±$25) | $2,083 (±$30) | $1,971 (±$23) | $1,413 |
In Honolulu, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Honolulu County (57.6%).
It is not measurably different from Hawaii (56.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Honolulu County, Honolulu ranks 31 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 63 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Honolulu
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | — | 54.8% (±1.8 points) | — |
| Maunawili | 5.7 mi | 38.1% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Halawa | 5.8 mi | 55.5% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aiea | 6.5 mi | 54.2% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Heeia | 6.9 mi | 48.9% (±52.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hickam Housing | 6.9 mi | 73.5% (±9.4 points) | Higher |
| Kaneohe | 7.0 mi | 44.6% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Waimalu | 7.2 mi | 43.6% (±10.9 points) | Lower |
| Waimanalo | 7.7 mi | 48.3% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kaneohe, HI (44.6%), Waimalu, HI (43.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hickam Housing, HI (73.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Honolulu County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Nanakuli | 57.3% (±14.0 points) |
| 26 | Ahuimanu | 57.1% (±25.1 points) |
| 27 | Waialua | 57.0% (±26.0 points) |
| 28 (tie) | Halawa | 55.5% (±11.1 points) |
| 28 (tie) | Mililani Mauka | 55.5% (±9.8 points) |
| 30 | Waikele | 54.9% (±18.2 points) |
| 31 | Honolulu | 54.8% (±1.8 points) |
| 32 | Waipio | 54.5% (±12.1 points) |
| 33 | Aiea | 54.2% (±17.8 points) |
| 34 | Mililani Town | 53.9% (±11.4 points) |
| 35 | Pearl City | 53.8% (±6.6 points) |
| 36 | Waipahu | 53.2% (±6.5 points) |
| 37 | East Kapolei | 53.1% (±22.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Honolulu County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Honolulu is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Honolulu
Are renters in Honolulu rent-burdened?
54.8% of renting households in Honolulu pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Honolulu spend on rent?
The median renting household in Honolulu, HI spends 32.4% (±0.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Urban Honolulu CDP, Hawaii
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Urban Honolulu CDP, Hawaii
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Urban Honolulu CDP, Hawaii
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Urban Honolulu CDP, Hawaii (place:71550, in state:15).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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