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Is East Honolulu a Good Place to Live? East Honolulu, Hawaii: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
East Honolulu ranks #97 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #44 of 524 smaller cities and #1 of 20 in Hawaii. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($159,518, #19 of 524) and low poverty (5.3%, #48 of 524), and trails on high rents ($3,313/mo, #521 of 524) and expensive homes ($1,212,000, #504 of 524).
East Honolulu by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with East Honolulu's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for East Honolulu: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is East Honolulu safe?
What is the cost of living in East Honolulu?
East Honolulu's cost of living index is 111, 11% above the US level of 100 and #1117 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $3,313/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,212,000.
| Measure | East Honolulu | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 111#1117 of 1,308 | 110 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $1,212,000#1277 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $3,313/mo#1303 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 7.6x#1193 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 24.9%#996 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Hawaii is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is East Honolulu safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for East Honolulu alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a East Honolulu crime rate or rank it on safety. Hawaii as a whole records 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in East Honolulu?
The median household in East Honolulu earns $159,518, 92% above the US figure of $83,163 and 58% above Hawaii ($100,745). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | East Honolulu | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $159,518#31 of 1,312 | $100,745 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 5.3%#120 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Hawaii is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in East Honolulu?
The median resident of East Honolulu is 49.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 59.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #126 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 84.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | East Honolulu | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 49.1 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 59.9%#126 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 84.5% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are East Honolulu's schools and health?
We have too few school records for East Honolulu to describe its public schools. 21.5% of adults are obese and 11.8% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | East Honolulu | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 21.5%#34 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 11.8%#759 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 10.9%#7 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 3%#2 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in East Honolulu?
The average commute in East Honolulu is 30.9 minutes (Hawaii 26.7); 1.3% of workers take transit and 17.3% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index East Honolulu scores 10.9 of 20 (above average walkable), #599 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 78.9°F and winters 72.2°F, with 42.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | East Honolulu | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 30.9 min#1160 of 1,312 | 26.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 8.1%#931 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 66.2% | 65.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 1.3% | 4.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.8% | 4.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 17.3% | 8.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 10.9#599 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Hawaii is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.2 | 64.8 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 78 | 65.4 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 78.5 | 66.7 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 79.9 | 68.9 | 3.3 |
| May | 81.4 | 70.1 | 2.4 |
| Jun | 83.3 | 72.7 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 84.4 | 73.7 | 1.9 |
| Aug | 85 | 74.3 | 2 |
| Sep | 85.3 | 73.7 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 84.1 | 72.6 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 81.6 | 70.5 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 79.1 | 67.8 | 5.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Waimanalo Exp F 795.1.
| Measure | East Honolulu | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 75.8°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 78.9°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 72.2°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 42.4 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Waimanalo Exp F 795.1.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in East Honolulu?
Honolulu County's air had a median air quality index of 29, and 97% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Honolulu County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, earthquake, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.31% of building value, higher than 88% of US counties.
| Measure | East Honolulu | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 29#58 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.31%#1107 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Honolulu County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Honolulu County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 0.19% | 95% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.033% | 89% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.015% | 88% of counties |
| Tsunami | 0.029% | 85% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0011% | 55% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does East Honolulu compare with similar-size cities?
East Honolulu is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #44 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 51,360.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Honolulu, HIPop. 51,360 | #97 | 68.5 | $159,518 | $3,313/mo | no data | 30.9 min |
| Collierville, TNPop. 51,515 | #120 | 67.6 | $138,598 | $1,691/mo | 175 | 25.1 min |
| Burien, WAPop. 51,513 | #670 | 55.6 | $91,318 | $1,782/mo | 342 | 26.7 min |
| Harrisonburg, VAPop. 51,392 | #436 | 59.4 | $62,254 | $1,184/mo | 211 | 17.1 min |
| La Crosse, WIPop. 51,356 | #557 | 57.2 | $55,866 | $1,010/mo | 428 | 15.9 min |
| Country Club, FLPop. 51,296 | #1146 | 46.8 | $75,212 | $1,899/mo | no data | 35.6 min |
| Hoffman Estates, ILPop. 51,175 | #112 | 68.0 | $106,806 | $1,734/mo | 75 | 28.5 min |
| Grapevine, TXPop. 51,139 | #368 | 60.6 | $111,376 | $1,863/mo | 165 | 22.3 min |
| Aliso Viejo, CAPop. 51,113 | #234 | 63.6 | $142,439 | $2,854/mo | 120 | 25.1 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does East Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
East Honolulu ranks #1 of the 20 Hawaii cities we track, with a score of 68.5 against Hawaii's statewide 64.8. Its households earn 58% above the Hawaii median.
| City | Rank in HI | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Honolulu, HIPop. 51,360 | #1 | 68.5 | $159,518 | $3,313/mo | no data |
| Kailua (Honolulu County), HIPop. 39,640 | #2 | 68.0 | $148,582 | $3,093/mo | no data |
| Mililani Mauka, HIPop. 21,278 | #3 | 67.8 | $138,942 | $2,350/mo | no data |
| Ocean Pointe, HIPop. 17,085 | #4 | 66.4 | $149,767 | $3,424/mo | no data |
| Ewa Gentry, HIPop. 26,563 | #5 | 64.4 | $135,684 | $2,580/mo | no data |
| Kapolei, HIPop. 22,232 | #6 | 63.3 | $128,324 | $2,311/mo | no data |
| Mililani Town, HIPop. 27,668 | #7 | 63.1 | $127,363 | $2,384/mo | no data |
| Kaneohe, HIPop. 37,355 | #8 | 62.4 | $125,613 | $2,269/mo | no data |
| Ewa Beach, HIPop. 14,376 | #9 | 62.0 | $124,323 | $2,522/mo | no data |
| Pearl City, HIPop. 44,547 | #10 | 61.3 | $118,112 | $2,316/mo | no data |
| Honolulu, HIPop. 345,482 | #11 | 59.7 | $86,504 | $1,823/mo | county/metro |
| Waipahu, HIPop. 40,482 | #12 | 58.6 | $103,895 | $1,658/mo | no data |
| Wailuku, HIPop. 16,926 | #13 | 57.0 | $102,942 | $1,762/mo | no data |
| Makakilo, HIPop. 20,735 | #14 | 55.7 | $118,550 | $2,276/mo | no data |
| Kahului, HIPop. 28,288 | #15 | 55.1 | $98,077 | $1,488/mo | no data |
| Kihei, HIPop. 21,567 | #16 | 53.3 | $87,772 | $2,045/mo | no data |
| Schofield Barracks, HIPop. 16,270 | #17 | 52.2 | $80,388 | $3,230/mo | no data |
| Hilo, HIPop. 50,404 | #18 | 51.9 | $81,779 | $1,427/mo | no data |
| Wahiawa, HIPop. 17,996 | #19 | 51.7 | $87,143 | $1,546/mo | no data |
| Kailua (Hawaii County), HIPop. 21,818 | #20 | 48.9 | $88,211 | $1,754/mo | no data |
All 20 Hawaii cities we track, by overall score. Hawaii statewide: median income $100,745, violent crime 205.1 per 100,000.
How is East Honolulu's score calculated?
East Honolulu scores 68.5 out of 100, #97 of 1,312 (grade A+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Hawaii's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in East Honolulu. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
100.0 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in East Honolulu. Similar-size median 58.9.
82.6 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
East Honolulu's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
16.9 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in East Honolulu. Similar-size median 56.1.
95.7 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in East Honolulu. Similar-size median 50.0.
48.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across East Honolulu's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
52.1 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
46.8 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving East Honolulu alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for East Honolulu.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for East Honolulu.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: East Honolulu's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories East Honolulu has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in East Honolulu
Is East Honolulu, HI a good place to live?
East Honolulu ranks #97 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #44 of 524 smaller cities and #1 of 20 in Hawaii. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($159,518, #19 of 524) and low poverty (5.3%, #48 of 524), and trails on high rents ($3,313/mo, #521 of 524) and expensive homes ($1,212,000, #504 of 524).
What is the cost of living in East Honolulu?
East Honolulu's cost of living index is 111, 11% above the US level of 100 and #1117 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $3,313/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,212,000.
Is East Honolulu safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for East Honolulu alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a East Honolulu crime rate or rank it on safety. Hawaii as a whole records 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in East Honolulu?
The median household in East Honolulu earns $159,518, 92% above the US figure of $83,163 and 58% above Hawaii ($100,745). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in East Honolulu?
Median rent in East Honolulu is $3,313/mo (Census), #1303 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 24.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in East Honolulu?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in East Honolulu is $1,212,000, #1277 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in East Honolulu?
We have too few school records for East Honolulu to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in East Honolulu?
The average commute is 30.9 minutes, #1160 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.7 minutes across Hawaii. 8.1% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in East Honolulu?
East Honolulu averages 75.8°F over the year, 78.9°F in summer and 72.2°F in winter, with 42.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is East Honolulu walkable?
East Honolulu scores 10.9 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #599 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is East Honolulu at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Honolulu County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, earthquake, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.31% of building value, higher than 88% of US counties.
How is the air quality in East Honolulu?
Honolulu County's air had a median air quality index of 29, and 97% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in East Honolulu?
East Honolulu has 51,360 residents. The median resident of East Honolulu is 49.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 59.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #126 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 84.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does East Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
East Honolulu ranks #1 of the 20 Hawaii cities we track, with a score of 68.5 against Hawaii's statewide 64.8. Its households earn 58% above the Hawaii median.
What cities are similar in size to East Honolulu?
The tracked cities in other states closest to East Honolulu's population of 51,360 are Collierville, TN (#120 overall), Burien, WA (#670 overall), Harrisonburg, VA (#436 overall), La Crosse, WI (#557 overall), and Country Club, FL (#1146 overall). East Honolulu is #97.