Kapolei

Kapolei, Hawaii Overview

Kapolei scores 57.0/100 overall (B+), ranking #13 of 20 cities in Hawaii — below the state composite of 63.2. Fiscal Health is the city’s relative strength at 82/100, while Affordability lags at 24/100.

Income & Employment in Kapolei

The median household income in Kapolei is $129,260, 36% above the statewide median of $94,814.

Cost of Living in Kapolei

The median home value is $720,600. Median monthly rent is $2,507. Renters spend 23.3% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Kapolei

The adult obesity rate in Kapolei is 28% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.7%. Residents report an average of 16.4 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Hawaii ranks #9 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Kapolei

Kapolei has a high school graduation rate of 86%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. Local districts invest $20,056 per student, well above the national median. The city has 9 public schools serving 6,159 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Kapolei

The annual average temperature in Kapolei is 76.6°F. Summers average 79.4°F. Winters average 73.5°F. Annual precipitation is 18.1 inches. The mean commute time is 30.9 minutes, compared to 24.4 for Hawaii overall.

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