How many renters in Waimanalo, HI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.3% (±19.4 points) of renting households in Waimanalo, HI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.3% (±19.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.6% (±17.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.7% (±11.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Waimanalo
| Share of income spent on rent | Waimanalo | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.0% (±12.9 points) | 9.8% | 10.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.7% (±7.5 points) | 10.3% | 10.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.5% (±17.5 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.5% (±3.7 points) | 10.7% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.7% (±9.4 points) | 10.4% | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.6% (±17.0 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.
Waimanalo against Honolulu County, its state and the nation
| Waimanalo | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.3% (±19.4 points) | 57.6% (±1.2 points) | 56.7% (±1.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.6% (±17.0 points) | 47.2% (±1.0 points) | 46.2% (±1.0 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.7% (±11.3 points) | 33.7% (±0.5 points) | 33.2% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,306 (±$48,358) | $74,033 (±$1,206) | $71,363 (±$1,315) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,764 (±$276) | $2,083 (±$30) | $1,971 (±$23) | $1,413 |
In Waimanalo, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Honolulu County (57.6%).
It is not measurably different from Hawaii (56.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Honolulu County, Waimanalo ranks 43 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 94 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 Waimanalo
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waimanalo | — | 48.3% (±19.4 points) | — |
| Waimanalo Beach | 2.5 mi | 49.7% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maunawili | 3.1 mi | 38.1% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Honolulu | 3.8 mi | 59.1% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kailua (Honolulu County) | 3.8 mi | 49.1% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kaneohe | 6.0 mi | 44.6% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kaneohe Base | 7.3 mi | 82.5% (±6.8 points) | Higher |
| Honolulu | 7.7 mi | 54.8% (±1.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Heeia | 7.9 mi | 48.9% (±52.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kaneohe Base, HI (82.5%).
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 Honolulu County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | East Kapolei | 53.1% (±22.0 points) |
| 38 | Pupukea | 51.7% (±17.9 points) |
| 39 | Waipio Acres | 51.3% (±20.8 points) |
| 40 | Waimanalo Beach | 49.7% (±14.4 points) |
| 41 | Kailua (Honolulu County) | 49.1% (±6.4 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Honolulu County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Waimanalo 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 Waimanalo
Are renters in Waimanalo rent-burdened?
48.3% of renting households in Waimanalo 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 Waimanalo spend on rent?
The median renting household in Waimanalo, HI spends 26.7% (±11.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waimanalo CDP, Hawaii
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waimanalo CDP, Hawaii
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waimanalo 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 Waimanalo CDP, Hawaii (place:78050, 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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