What is the rental vacancy rate in Waimalu, HI?
The rental vacancy rate in Waimalu, HI is 0.0% (±1.5 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 2.9% (±2.6 points).
432 (±200) homes, 7.0% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Waimalu, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.9% in 2015–2019 to 0.0% in 2020–2024 (−2.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 0.0% (±1.5 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 2.9% (±2.6 points)
- Vacant homes
- 432 (±200)
Vacancy in Waimalu against Honolulu County, its state and the nation
| Waimalu | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 5.6% (±0.5 points) | 7.4% (±0.5 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9% (±2.6 points) | 0.9% (±0.2 points) | 0.9% (±0.2 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 432 (±200) | 35,436 (±1,623) | 75,443 (±2,174) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Waimalu, the rental vacancy rate is lower than in Honolulu County (5.6%).
It is also lower than in Hawaii (7.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Waimalu
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waimalu | — | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | — |
| Aiea | 0.7 mi | 4.0% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Halawa | 1.5 mi | 5.7% (±4.3 points) | Higher |
| Pearl City | 1.7 mi | 3.6% (±2.0 points) | Higher |
| Waipio | 4.4 mi | 8.5% (±5.5 points) | Higher |
| Hickam Housing | 4.4 mi | 5.1% (±3.7 points) | Higher |
| Waikele | 4.7 mi | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waipahu | 5.0 mi | 5.0% (±3.4 points) | Higher |
| Iroquois Point | 5.6 mi | 7.3% (±5.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Halawa, HI (5.7%), Pearl City, HI (3.6%), Waipio, HI (8.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Honolulu County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 38 (tie) | Kahuku | 0.0% (±12.5 points) |
| 38 (tie) | Kapolei | 0.0% (±2.0 points) |
| 38 (tie) | Maunawili | 0.0% (±35.1 points) |
| 38 (tie) | Pupukea | 0.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 38 (tie) | Waialua | 0.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 38 (tie) | Waikele | 0.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 38 (tie) | Waimalu | 0.0% (±1.5 points) |
| 38 (tie) | Waipio Acres | 0.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 38 (tie) | Whitmore Village | 0.0% (±12.4 points) |
Showing 9 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), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Waimalu
Is it hard to find a rental in Waimalu?
The rental vacancy rate in Waimalu, HI is 0.0% (±1.5 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Waimalu tighter than it was?
In Waimalu, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.9% in 2015–2019 to 0.0% in 2020–2024 (−2.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Waimalu?
An estimated 432 (±200) housing units, 7.0% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waimalu CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 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) for Waimalu CDP, Hawaii (place:77750, in state:15).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M, DP04_0004E, DP04_0004M, DP04_0003E, DP04_0003M, DP04_0003PE, DP04_0003PM
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