How many renters in Kailua (Honolulu County), HI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.1% (±6.4 points) of renting households in Kailua (Honolulu County), HI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.1% (±6.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.1% (±5.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.8% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kailua (Honolulu County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Kailua (Honolulu County) | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.4% (±2.9 points) | 9.8% | 10.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.4% (±4.4 points) | 10.3% | 10.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.2% (±3.7 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.9% (±6.3 points) | 10.7% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.0% (±3.7 points) | 10.4% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.1% (±5.2 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.
Kailua (Honolulu County) against Honolulu County, its state and the nation
| Kailua (Honolulu County) | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.1% (±6.4 points) | 57.6% (±1.2 points) | 56.7% (±1.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.1% (±5.2 points) | 47.2% (±1.0 points) | 46.2% (±1.0 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.8% (±1.6 points) | 33.7% (±0.5 points) | 33.2% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $123,587 (±$10,649) | $74,033 (±$1,206) | $71,363 (±$1,315) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,093 (±$260) | $2,083 (±$30) | $1,971 (±$23) | $1,413 |
In Kailua (Honolulu County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Honolulu County (57.6%).
It is also lower than in Hawaii (56.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Honolulu County, Kailua (Honolulu County) ranks 41 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 88 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 (Honolulu County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kailua (Honolulu County) | — | 49.1% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Maunawili | 3.1 mi | 38.1% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kaneohe Base | 3.5 mi | 82.5% (±6.8 points) | Higher |
| Kaneohe | 3.6 mi | 44.6% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waimanalo | 3.8 mi | 48.3% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waimanalo Beach | 5.3 mi | 49.7% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Heeia | 5.6 mi | 48.9% (±52.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ahuimanu | 7.3 mi | 57.1% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Honolulu | 7.6 mi | 59.1% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kaneohe Base, HI (82.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Pearl City | 53.8% (±6.6 points) |
| 36 | Waipahu | 53.2% (±6.5 points) |
| 37 | East Kapolei | 53.1% (±22.0 points) |
| 38 | Pupukea | 51.7% (±17.9 points) |
| 39 | Waipio Acres | 51.3% (±20.8 points) |
| 40 | Waimanalo Beach | 49.7% (±14.4 points) |
| 41 | Kailua (Honolulu County) | 49.1% (±6.4 points) |
| 42 | Heeia | 48.9% (±52.4 points) |
| 43 | Waimanalo | 48.3% (±19.4 points) |
| 44 | Kahaluu | 47.7% (±13.7 points) |
| 45 | Laie | 46.7% (±15.6 points) |
| 46 | Kaneohe | 44.6% (±6.8 points) |
| 47 | West Loch Estate | 44.0% (±20.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Honolulu County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Kailua (Honolulu 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 (Honolulu County)
Are renters in Kailua (Honolulu County) rent-burdened?
49.1% of renting households in Kailua (Honolulu 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 (Honolulu County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kailua (Honolulu County), HI spends 29.8% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), Hawaii
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), Hawaii
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kailua CDP (Honolulu 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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