How many renters in Wailuku, HI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
66.7% (±10.6 points) of renting households in Wailuku, HI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 66.7% (±10.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.7% (±8.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.2% (±5.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wailuku
| Share of income spent on rent | Wailuku | Maui County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.9% (±6.2 points) | 14.1% | 10.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.9% (±2.7 points) | 10.4% | 10.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.3% (±3.1 points) | 9.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.2% (±7.7 points) | 10.0% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.0% (±6.3 points) | 10.1% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.7% (±8.5 points) | 45.8% | 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.
Wailuku against Maui County, its state and the nation
| Wailuku | Maui County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 66.7% (±10.6 points) | 55.9% (±3.9 points) | 56.7% (±1.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.7% (±8.5 points) | 45.8% (±3.5 points) | 46.2% (±1.0 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.2% (±5.3 points) | 32.9% (±1.6 points) | 33.2% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,250 (±$8,179) | $70,296 (±$4,268) | $71,363 (±$1,315) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,762 (±$129) | $1,916 (±$82) | $1,971 (±$23) | $1,413 |
In Wailuku, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Maui County (55.9%).
It is not measurably different from Hawaii (56.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Maui County, Wailuku ranks 6 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 30 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 Wailuku
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wailuku | — | 66.7% (±10.6 points) | — |
| Waihee-Waiehu | 2.7 mi | 51.0% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kahului | 2.7 mi | 47.1% (±10.2 points) | Lower |
| Waikapu | 3.8 mi | 49.1% (±28.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paia | 8.8 mi | 66.8% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kihei | 9.4 mi | 58.4% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lahaina | 10 mi | 53.0% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mahinahina | 11 mi | 86.3% (±38.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pukalani | 11 mi | 50.1% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kahului, HI (47.1%).
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 Maui County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahinahina | 86.3% (±38.6 points) |
| 2 | Kaanapali | 80.0% (±39.0 points) |
| 3 | Wailea | 78.7% (±14.0 points) |
| 4 | Haiku-Pauwela | 71.1% (±21.4 points) |
| 5 | Paia | 66.8% (±17.8 points) |
| 6 | Wailuku | 66.7% (±10.6 points) |
| 7 | Kaunakakai | 58.5% (±31.6 points) |
| 8 | Kihei | 58.4% (±10.1 points) |
| 9 | Keokea | 57.6% (±26.2 points) |
| 10 | Napili-Honokowai | 57.2% (±11.0 points) |
| 11 | Lahaina | 53.0% (±12.7 points) |
| 12 | Waihee-Waiehu | 51.0% (±22.2 points) |
Showing 12 of 20 places in Maui County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wailuku 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 Wailuku
Are renters in Wailuku rent-burdened?
66.7% of renting households in Wailuku 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 Wailuku spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wailuku, HI spends 37.2% (±5.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wailuku CDP, Hawaii
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wailuku CDP, Hawaii
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wailuku 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 Wailuku CDP, Hawaii (place:77450, 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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