How many renters in Kailua (Hawaii County), HI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.1% (±9.3 points) of renting households in Kailua (Hawaii County), HI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.1% (±9.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.0% (±8.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kailua (Hawaii County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Kailua (Hawaii County) | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.7% (±5.9 points) | 13.8% | 10.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±5.2 points) | 10.7% | 10.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.0% (±6.8 points) | 12.2% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.9% (±7.3 points) | 11.7% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.1% (±4.6 points) | 11.3% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.0% (±8.1 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Kailua (Hawaii County) against Hawaii County, its state and the nation
| Kailua (Hawaii County) | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.1% (±9.3 points) | 51.6% (±4.0 points) | 56.7% (±1.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.0% (±8.1 points) | 40.3% (±3.4 points) | 46.2% (±1.0 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±1.8 points) | 30.7% (±1.4 points) | 33.2% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $76,559 (±$10,607) | $54,668 (±$4,063) | $71,363 (±$1,315) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,754 (±$93) | $1,510 (±$66) | $1,971 (±$23) | $1,413 |
In Kailua (Hawaii County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Hawaii County (51.6%).
It is also lower than in Hawaii (56.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Hawaii County, Kailua (Hawaii County) ranks 26 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 109 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 Kailua (Hawaii County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kailua (Hawaii County) | — | 39.1% (±9.3 points) | — |
| Holualoa | 5.4 mi | 36.6% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kahaluu-Keauhou | 5.7 mi | 58.9% (±16.5 points) | Higher |
| Kaloko | 6.4 mi | 49.5% (±41.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kaiminani | 7.7 mi | 57.4% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Honalo | 7.9 mi | 59.0% (±36.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kealakekua | 9.9 mi | 30.7% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Captain Cook | 12 mi | 50.6% (±32.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Honaunau-Napoopoo | 16 mi | 54.7% (±33.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI (58.9%).
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 Hawaii County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Kaloko | 49.5% (±41.0 points) |
| 21 | Fern Forest | 45.5% (±81.7 points) |
| 22 | Kapaau | 44.6% (±33.1 points) |
| 23 | Orchidlands Estates | 43.4% (±36.3 points) |
| 24 | Pahala | 43.3% (±64.2 points) |
| 25 | Halaula | 39.3% (±61.1 points) |
| 26 | Kailua (Hawaii County) | 39.1% (±9.3 points) |
| 27 | Pepeekeo | 38.1% (±15.8 points) |
| 28 | Waimea (Hawaii County) | 37.0% (±19.7 points) |
| 29 | Holualoa | 36.6% (±26.0 points) |
| 30 | Papaikou | 34.1% (±38.5 points) |
| 31 | Honokaa | 30.8% (±38.6 points) |
| 32 | Kealakekua | 30.7% (±19.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Hawaii County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Kailua (Hawaii County) 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 Kailua (Hawaii County)
Are renters in Kailua (Hawaii County) rent-burdened?
39.1% of renting households in Kailua (Hawaii County) 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 Kailua (Hawaii County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kailua (Hawaii County), HI spends 27.4% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kailua CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kailua CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kailua CDP (Hawaii County), Hawaii
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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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