How many renters in Wailua Homesteads, HI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.8% (±22.0 points) of renting households in Wailua Homesteads, HI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.8% (±22.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.8% (±21.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.5% (±21.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wailua Homesteads
| Share of income spent on rent | Wailua Homesteads | Kauai County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.3% (±12.9 points) | 14.7% | 10.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.2% (±16.8 points) | 12.4% | 10.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.8% (±17.5 points) | 13.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 7.2% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 10.1% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.8% (±21.2 points) | 41.9% | 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.
Wailua Homesteads against Kauai County, its state and the nation
| Wailua Homesteads | Kauai County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.8% (±22.0 points) | 52.0% (±5.4 points) | 56.7% (±1.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.8% (±21.2 points) | 41.9% (±4.6 points) | 46.2% (±1.0 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.5% (±21.6 points) | 31.0% (±2.4 points) | 33.2% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $65,602 (±$20,497) | $70,359 (±$4,955) | $71,363 (±$1,315) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,990 (±$303) | $1,870 (±$78) | $1,971 (±$23) | $1,413 |
In Wailua Homesteads, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kauai County (52.0%).
It is not measurably different from Hawaii (56.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kauai County, Wailua Homesteads ranks 9 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 64 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 Wailua Homesteads
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wailua Homesteads | — | 54.8% (±22.0 points) | — |
| Kapaa | 2.3 mi | 61.1% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wailua | 3.0 mi | 69.3% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanamaulu | 5.5 mi | 22.5% (±13.7 points) | Lower |
| Anahola | 6.8 mi | 63.6% (±62.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lihue | 6.9 mi | 62.1% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Puhi | 7.5 mi | 31.5% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kilauea | 9.9 mi | 49.7% (±26.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Omao | 11 mi | 54.3% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hanamaulu, HI (22.5%).
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 Kauai County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Anahola | 63.6% (±62.7 points) |
| 4 | Lihue | 62.1% (±16.0 points) |
| 5 | Kekaha | 61.3% (±29.2 points) |
| 6 | Kapaa | 61.1% (±21.0 points) |
| 7 | Poipu | 57.7% (±31.2 points) |
| 8 | Waimea (Kauai County) | 57.1% (±19.0 points) |
| 9 | Wailua Homesteads | 54.8% (±22.0 points) |
| 10 | Omao | 54.3% (±23.9 points) |
| 11 | Lawai | 50.6% (±26.0 points) |
| 12 | Hanapepe | 50.4% (±37.7 points) |
| 13 | Princeville | 50.0% (±25.9 points) |
| 14 | Kilauea | 49.7% (±26.6 points) |
| 15 | Koloa | 48.8% (±12.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Kauai County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wailua Homesteads 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 Wailua Homesteads
Are renters in Wailua Homesteads rent-burdened?
54.8% of renting households in Wailua Homesteads 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 Wailua Homesteads spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wailua Homesteads, HI spends 37.5% (±21.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wailua Homesteads CDP, Hawaii
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wailua Homesteads CDP, Hawaii
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wailua Homesteads 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 Wailua Homesteads CDP, Hawaii (place:77225, 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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Figures last updated on .
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