How many renters in Waimalu, HI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.6% (±10.9 points) of renting households in Waimalu, HI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.6% (±10.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.8% (±10.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.9% (±3.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Waimalu
| Share of income spent on rent | Waimalu | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.8% (±8.1 points) | 9.8% | 10.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.3% (±7.6 points) | 10.3% | 10.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.1% (±6.5 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.1% (±7.3 points) | 10.7% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.8% (±4.3 points) | 10.4% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.8% (±10.0 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.
Waimalu against Honolulu County, its state and the nation
| Waimalu | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.6% (±10.9 points) | 57.6% (±1.2 points) | 56.7% (±1.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.8% (±10.0 points) | 47.2% (±1.0 points) | 46.2% (±1.0 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.9% (±3.4 points) | 33.7% (±0.5 points) | 33.2% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $70,824 (±$20,692) | $74,033 (±$1,206) | $71,363 (±$1,315) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,931 (±$121) | $2,083 (±$30) | $1,971 (±$23) | $1,413 |
In Waimalu, 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, Waimalu ranks 48 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 103 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 Waimalu
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waimalu | — | 43.6% (±10.9 points) | — |
| Aiea | 0.7 mi | 54.2% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Halawa | 1.5 mi | 55.5% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pearl City | 1.7 mi | 53.8% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waipio | 4.4 mi | 54.5% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hickam Housing | 4.4 mi | 73.5% (±9.4 points) | Higher |
| Waikele | 4.7 mi | 54.9% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waipahu | 5.0 mi | 53.2% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Iroquois Point | 5.6 mi | 65.0% (±12.7 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hickam Housing, HI (73.5%), Iroquois Point, HI (65.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 48 | Waimalu | 43.6% (±10.9 points) |
| 49 | Maili | 42.2% (±18.2 points) |
| 50 | Whitmore Village | 38.3% (±18.3 points) |
| 51 | Maunawili | 38.1% (±20.3 points) |
Showing 10 of 51 places in Honolulu County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Waimalu 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 Waimalu
Are renters in Waimalu rent-burdened?
43.6% of renting households in Waimalu 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 Waimalu spend on rent?
The median renting household in Waimalu, HI spends 27.9% (±3.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waimalu CDP, Hawaii
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waimalu CDP, Hawaii
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waimalu 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 Waimalu CDP, Hawaii (place:77750, 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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