How many renters in Makakilo, HI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
70.5% (±13.0 points) of renting households in Makakilo, HI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 40.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 70.5% (±13.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 56.9% (±10.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 40.8% (±7.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Makakilo
| Share of income spent on rent | Makakilo | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.1% (±6.5 points) | 9.8% | 10.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.8% (±3.2 points) | 10.3% | 10.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.0% (±5.6 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.6% (±5.8 points) | 10.7% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.6% (±7.6 points) | 10.4% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 56.9% (±10.5 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.
Makakilo against Honolulu County, its state and the nation
| Makakilo | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 70.5% (±13.0 points) | 57.6% (±1.2 points) | 56.7% (±1.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 56.9% (±10.5 points) | 47.2% (±1.0 points) | 46.2% (±1.0 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 40.8% (±7.9 points) | 33.7% (±0.5 points) | 33.2% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $70,244 (±$11,502) | $74,033 (±$1,206) | $71,363 (±$1,315) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,276 (±$195) | $2,083 (±$30) | $1,971 (±$23) | $1,413 |
In Makakilo, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Honolulu County (57.6%).
It is also higher than in Hawaii (56.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Honolulu County, Makakilo ranks 9 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 18 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 Makakilo
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makakilo | — | 70.5% (±13.0 points) | — |
| Kapolei | 1.6 mi | 59.6% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Kapolei | 2.6 mi | 53.1% (±22.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ko Olina | 2.8 mi | 64.0% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ewa Villages | 3.0 mi | 73.6% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kalaeloa | 3.3 mi | 66.7% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Loch Estate | 3.7 mi | 44.0% (±20.7 points) | Lower |
| Ewa Gentry | 3.9 mi | 61.3% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Kunia | 4.5 mi | 64.6% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Loch Estate, HI (44.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Schofield Barracks | 81.8% (±7.2 points) |
| 4 | Wheeler AFB | 79.1% (±16.9 points) |
| 5 | Ewa Villages | 73.6% (±19.0 points) |
| 6 | Hickam Housing | 73.5% (±9.4 points) |
| 7 | Haleiwa | 73.0% (±21.1 points) |
| 8 | Hauula | 71.4% (±21.6 points) |
| 9 | Makakilo | 70.5% (±13.0 points) |
| 10 | Makaha | 70.4% (±11.7 points) |
| 11 | Kahuku | 68.1% (±25.4 points) |
| 12 | Ewa Beach | 67.7% (±21.8 points) |
| 13 | Kalaeloa | 66.7% (±13.1 points) |
| 14 | Waianae | 66.6% (±16.7 points) |
| 15 | Iroquois Point | 65.0% (±12.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Honolulu County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Makakilo 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 Makakilo
Are renters in Makakilo rent-burdened?
70.5% of renting households in Makakilo 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 Makakilo spend on rent?
The median renting household in Makakilo, HI spends 40.8% (±7.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Makakilo CDP, Hawaii
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Makakilo CDP, Hawaii
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Makakilo 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 Makakilo CDP, Hawaii (place:47600, in state:15).
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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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