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Cost of living in Kapolei summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kapolei. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Hawaii. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kapolei is 175 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kapolei is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Kapolei is $848,166.
The median income in Kapolei is $128,324.
Kapolei's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kapolei Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kapolei | Hawaii | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 163 | 100 |
| Services | 122 | 124 | 100 |
| Groceries | 117 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 290 | 253 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 123 | 100 |
| Transportation | 129 | 132 | 100 |
| Utilities | 127 | 128 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kapolei, HI Weather
The average high in Kapolei is 82.8° and the average low is 68.9°.
There are 75.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kapolei |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 82.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 68.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 39.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kapolei Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kapolei
The current population in Kapolei is 22,232. The population has increased 84.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,232 | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 23,033 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 22,701 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 23,248 | 7.9% |
| 2020 | 21,541 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 21,674 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 21,474 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 21,086 | 9.8% |
| 2016 | 19,206 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 18,737 | 10.9% |
| 2014 | 16,890 | 9.0% |
| 2013 | 15,501 | 9.5% |
| 2012 | 14,154 | 6.3% |
| 2011 | 13,315 | 10.6% |
| 2010 | 12,043 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kapolei
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Kapolei is:
11.1% White with 2,458 White residents.
2.0% African American with 440 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
26.2% Asian with 5,822 Asian residents.
13.6% Hawaiian with 3,018 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 46 Other residents.
29.5% Two Or More with 6,556 Two Or More residents.
17.5% Hispanic with 3,892 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kapolei | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11.1% | 20.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.0% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 26.2% | 36.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 13.6% | 9.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 29.5% | 21.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.5% | 9.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kapolei
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Kapolei is 49.3% female with 10,968 female residents.
Kapolei is 50.7% male with 11,264 male residents.
| Gender | Kapolei | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kapolei for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Kapolei completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Kapolei completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Kapolei completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Kapolei completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Kapolei completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Kapolei completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Kapolei completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Kapolei completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Kapolei completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kapolei | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kapolei, Hawaii
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1.4% of households in Kapolei earn Less than $10,000.
2.9% of households in Kapolei earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.1% of households in Kapolei earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.2% of households in Kapolei earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.7% of households in Kapolei earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.1% of households in Kapolei earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.9% of households in Kapolei earn $75,000 to $99,999.
28.0% of households in Kapolei earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.9% of households in Kapolei earn $150,000 to $199,999.
24.7% of households in Kapolei earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kapolei | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.4% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.1% | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.2% | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.7% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.1% | 13.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.0% | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.9% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 24.7% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
