The Town FilesEast Honolulu, Hawaii
Community in Honolulu County · population 50,922 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,212,000
- Household income
- $159,518
- Jan low / Jul high
- 65° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 49.1
East Honolulu is a community of 50,922 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. The median home is worth $1,212,000, above the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). It ranks better for families than 100% of Hawaii towns, more upscale than 99% of Hawaii towns, better for retirees than 85% of Hawaii towns.
How East Honolulu ranks
Percentile among Hawaii towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Hawaii towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Honolulu is worth $1,212,000, above the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). Homes cost about 7.6 times the median household income of $159,518, which is more affordable than 53% of Hawaii towns. Median rent is $3,313 a month. 84.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Honolulu | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,212,000 | $802,600 |
| Median rent | $3,313 | $1,931 |
| Median household income | $159,518 | $95,243 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.6× | 7.7× |
| Homeownership | 84.5% | 71.0% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1983 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.4% | — |
Who lives in East Honolulu
| People | East Honolulu | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.1 | 42.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.3% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 10.1% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.1% | — |
| Work from home | 17.3% | 8.1% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 29.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 93.2% |
Weather in East Honolulu
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 64.8°F. About 42.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Hawaii town: 0.0 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Honolulu since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Hawaii town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on February 11, 1982 about 2.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 9, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on March 9, 2012.
Severe weather in Honolulu County since 1996
Honolulu County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tsunami.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4951: Hurricane Lala |
| September 25, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3654: Tropical Storm Nolo |
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4909: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 19, 2025 | Fire | FM-5609: Kunia Road Fire |
| February 15, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4639: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Honolulu County
Honolulu County had 453,193 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,851 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in East Honolulu itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in East Honolulu
10 public schools with 6,183 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalani High School | 9-12 | 1,375 | 16.6 |
| Henry J Kaiser High School | 9-12 | 1,088 | 17.3 |
| Niu Valley Middle School | 6-8 | 817 | 17.0 |
| Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School | PK-5 | 519 | 14.0 |
| Hahaione Elementary School | PK-5 | 511 | 13.1 |
| Waialae Elementary - PCS (charter) | PK-5 | 500 | 12.8 |
| Kamiloiki Elementary School | PK-5 | 391 | 15.6 |
| Aina Haina Elementary School | PK-5 | 369 | 13.7 |
| Kahala Elementary School | PK-5 | 311 | 13.5 |
| Koko Head Elementary School | PK-5 | 302 | 15.9 |
Towns near East Honolulu
- Waimanalo Beach, HI3.3 mi · 4,823 people · home $852,300
- Waimanalo, HI3.8 mi · 6,057 people · home $799,200
- Kailua, HI7.6 mi · 40,514 people · home $1,353,700
- Urban Honolulu, HI8.7 mi · 350,964 people · home $843,400
- Kaneohe, HI9.5 mi · 37,430 people · home $1,029,700
- Kaneohe Base, HI11.1 mi · 9,483 people · home $352,000
- Heeia, HI11.2 mi · 5,001 people · home $1,200,200
- Ahuimanu, HI13.0 mi · 8,969 people · home $910,600
East Honolulu questions
Is East Honolulu, Hawaii a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Honolulu scores better for retirees than 85% of Hawaii towns and quieter than 36%. 28.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.1).
How much does a house cost in East Honolulu?
The median owner-occupied home in East Honolulu is valued at $1,212,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $159,518, so homes cost about 7.6 times income. Median rent is $3,313 a month.
What is the weather like in East Honolulu?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 64.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does East Honolulu get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Honolulu since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on February 11, 1982. The typical Hawaii town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)