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Is Ewa Gentry a Good Place to Live? Ewa Gentry, Hawaii: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Ewa Gentry ranks #205 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #36 of 208 small cities and #5 of 20 in Hawaii. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (2.9%, #2 of 208) and high household income ($135,684, #11 of 208), and trails on long commutes (35.5 min, #208 of 208) and high rents ($2,580/mo, #204 of 208).
Ewa Gentry by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Ewa Gentry'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 Ewa Gentry: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Ewa Gentry safe?
What is the cost of living in Ewa Gentry?
Ewa Gentry'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 $2,580/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $816,000.
| Measure | Ewa Gentry | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 111#1117 of 1,308 | 110 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $816,000#1197 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $2,580/mo#1260 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 6x#1040 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 22.8%#756 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 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 Ewa Gentry safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Ewa Gentry alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Ewa Gentry 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 Ewa Gentry?
The median household in Ewa Gentry earns $135,684, 63% above the US figure of $83,163 and 35% above Hawaii ($100,745). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ewa Gentry | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $135,684#85 of 1,312 | $100,745 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 2.9%#14 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Hawaii is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Ewa Gentry?
The median resident of Ewa Gentry is 35.7 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 30.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #773 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 78.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Ewa Gentry | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 35.7 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 30.5%#773 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 78.5% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Ewa Gentry's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Ewa Gentry to describe its public schools. 24.8% of adults are obese and 9.8% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Ewa Gentry | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 24.8%#133 of 1,311 | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 9.8%#359 of 1,311 | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 15.1%#276 of 1,311 | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 4.9%#59 of 1,311 | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Ewa Gentry?
The average commute in Ewa Gentry is 35.5 minutes (Hawaii 26.7); 4.9% of workers take transit and 5.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Ewa Gentry scores 13.1 of 20 (above average walkable), #310 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 80.2°F and winters 73.4°F, with 13.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Ewa Gentry | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 35.5 min#1271 of 1,312 | 26.7 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 18.6%#1271 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 68.2% | 65.1% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.3% | 4.4% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 5.5% | 8.9% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 13.1#310 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 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 | 80.9 | 64.7 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 80.9 | 65.1 | 1.8 |
| Mar | 81.6 | 66 | 2 |
| Apr | 83.6 | 67.7 | 0.6 |
| May | 84.9 | 69 | 1 |
| Jun | 87.3 | 71.3 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 88 | 72.5 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 89.1 | 73.1 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 88.9 | 72.4 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 87.3 | 71.7 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 84.1 | 69.4 | 1.8 |
| Dec | 82.1 | 66.9 | 2.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ewa Kalaeloa Airport.
| Measure | Ewa Gentry | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 77°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 80.2°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 73.4°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 13.9 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ewa Kalaeloa Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Ewa Gentry?
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 | Ewa Gentry | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 29#58 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.31%#1107 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 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 Ewa Gentry compare with similar-size cities?
Ewa Gentry is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #36 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 26,563.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewa Gentry, HIPop. 26,563 | #205 | 64.4 | $135,684 | $2,580/mo | no data | 35.5 min |
| Mason City, IAPop. 27,050 | #577 | 57.0 | $64,804 | $882/mo | 354 | 13.5 min |
| Cabot, ARPop. 26,960 | #711 | 54.8 | $75,000 | $1,110/mo | 359 | 28.6 min |
| South Portland, MEPop. 26,930 | #80 | 69.1 | $86,838 | $1,812/mo | 55 | 17.1 min |
| Paducah, KYPop. 26,845 | #1018 | 49.8 | $49,915 | $834/mo | 274 | 15.7 min |
| Horn Lake, MSPop. 26,647 | #969 | 50.6 | $53,311 | $1,435/mo | 79 | 25.7 min |
| Wheeling, WVPop. 26,350 | #1139 | 47.0 | $48,590 | $794/mo | 816 | 19.8 min |
| Moscow, IDPop. 26,286 | #388 | 60.3 | $57,022 | $927/mo | 37 | 14.3 min |
| Carolina Forest, SCPop. 26,263 | #1149 | 46.7 | $74,436 | $1,668/mo | no data | 22 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 Ewa Gentry compare with the rest of Hawaii?
Ewa Gentry ranks #5 of the 20 Hawaii cities we track, with a score of 64.4 against Hawaii's statewide 64.8. Its households earn 35% 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 Ewa Gentry's score calculated?
Ewa Gentry scores 64.4 out of 100, #205 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 Ewa Gentry. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.9.
87.6 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Ewa Gentry. Similar-size median 52.2.
73.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Ewa Gentry's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
25.5 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Ewa Gentry. Similar-size median 46.7.
93.8 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Ewa Gentry. Similar-size median 47.3.
31.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Ewa Gentry's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
63.7 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
46.8 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Ewa Gentry alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Ewa Gentry.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Ewa Gentry.
— - 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: Ewa Gentry's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Ewa Gentry 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 Ewa Gentry
Is Ewa Gentry, HI a good place to live?
Ewa Gentry ranks #205 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #36 of 208 small cities and #5 of 20 in Hawaii. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (2.9%, #2 of 208) and high household income ($135,684, #11 of 208), and trails on long commutes (35.5 min, #208 of 208) and high rents ($2,580/mo, #204 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Ewa Gentry?
Ewa Gentry'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 $2,580/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $816,000.
Is Ewa Gentry safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Ewa Gentry alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Ewa Gentry 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 Ewa Gentry?
The median household in Ewa Gentry earns $135,684, 63% above the US figure of $83,163 and 35% above Hawaii ($100,745). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Ewa Gentry?
Median rent in Ewa Gentry is $2,580/mo (Census), #1260 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 22.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Ewa Gentry?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Ewa Gentry is $816,000, #1197 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Ewa Gentry?
We have too few school records for Ewa Gentry to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Ewa Gentry?
The average commute is 35.5 minutes, #1271 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.7 minutes across Hawaii. 18.6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Ewa Gentry?
Ewa Gentry averages 77°F over the year, 80.2°F in summer and 73.4°F in winter, with 13.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Ewa Gentry walkable?
Ewa Gentry scores 13.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #310 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 Ewa Gentry 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 Ewa Gentry?
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 Ewa Gentry?
Ewa Gentry has 26,563 residents. The median resident of Ewa Gentry is 35.7 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 30.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #773 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 78.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Ewa Gentry compare with the rest of Hawaii?
Ewa Gentry ranks #5 of the 20 Hawaii cities we track, with a score of 64.4 against Hawaii's statewide 64.8. Its households earn 35% above the Hawaii median.
What cities are similar in size to Ewa Gentry?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Ewa Gentry's population of 26,563 are Mason City, IA (#577 overall), Cabot, AR (#711 overall), South Portland, ME (#80 overall), Paducah, KY (#1018 overall), and Horn Lake, MS (#969 overall). Ewa Gentry is #205.