What percentage of people rent in Pahoa, HI?
22.5% (±10.9 points) of the occupied homes in Pahoa, HI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 84 renting households against 289 that own their home.
In Pahoa, the share of households that rent went from 36.9% in 2015–2019 to 22.5% in 2020–2024 (−14.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 22.5% (±10.9 points)
- Renting households
- 84 (±44)
- Median renter income
- $11,429 (±$8,215)
Who rents and who owns in Pahoa
| Pahoa | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 22.5% (±10.9 points) | 26.0% (±1.2 points) | 37.0% (±0.6 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 84 (±44) | 19,277 (±948) | 182,206 (±3,189) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 289 (±105) | 54,795 (±966) | 310,247 (±3,326) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 3.7 (±1.4) | 2.8 (±0.1) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 3.5 (±0.7) | 2.7 (±0.1) | 3.0 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $11,429 (±$8,215) | $54,668 (±$4,063) | $71,363 (±$1,315) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $80,725 (±$40,994) | $90,664 (±$2,970) | $121,145 (±$1,321) | $100,009 |
In Pahoa, the renter share is not measurably different from Hawaii County (26.0%).
It is also lower than in Hawaii (37.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Hawaii County, Pahoa ranks 18 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 89 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Pahoa has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 36.9% (±13.4 points) | 22.5% (±10.9 points) | −14.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $838 (±$253) | $599 (±$576) | −28.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $48,816 (±$13,711) | $56,042 (±$30,590) | +14.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Pahoa
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pahoa | — | 22.5% (±10.9 points) | — |
| Nanawale Estates | 2.3 mi | 36.2% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leilani Estates | 2.8 mi | 22.3% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hawaiian Beaches | 3.5 mi | 14.9% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ainaloa | 3.6 mi | 17.6% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orchidlands Estates | 6.2 mi | 14.8% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hawaiian Paradise Park | 6.6 mi | 26.3% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hawaiian Acres | 7.2 mi | 16.4% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fern Acres | 8.7 mi | 15.8% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Hawaii County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Honaunau-Napoopoo | 29.0% (±12.2 points) |
| 13 | Waimea (Hawaii County) | 27.0% (±7.8 points) |
| 14 | Mountain View | 26.8% (±10.7 points) |
| 15 | Kaiminani | 26.4% (±5.1 points) |
| 16 | Hawaiian Paradise Park | 26.3% (±8.8 points) |
| 17 | Kaloko | 23.5% (±14.2 points) |
| 18 | Pahoa | 22.5% (±10.9 points) |
| 19 | Leilani Estates | 22.3% (±7.2 points) |
| 20 | Hawaiian Ocean View | 21.9% (±11.5 points) |
| 21 | Pahala | 21.7% (±13.3 points) |
| 22 | Kapaau | 21.3% (±10.2 points) |
| 23 | Kahaluu-Keauhou | 21.2% (±6.2 points) |
| 24 | Honokaa | 20.5% (±11.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Hawaii County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Pahoa 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), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Pahoa
How many renters are there in Pahoa?
Pahoa has an estimated 84 (±44) renting households, 22.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Pahoa?
In Pahoa, the share of households that rent went from 36.9% in 2015–2019 to 22.5% in 2020–2024 (−14.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Pahoa?
A renting household in Pahoa has 3.7 people on average, against 3.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Pahoa?
The median renting household in Pahoa, HI has an income of $11,429 (±$8,215) a year, against $80,725 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pahoa CDP, Hawaii
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pahoa CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pahoa CDP, Hawaii
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pahoa CDP, Hawaii
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pahoa CDP, Hawaii
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Pahoa CDP, Hawaii (place:59900, in state:15).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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