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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Aiea

Aiea has 4 income-based rental properties offering 376 affordable units in a city where the median market rent reaches $2,844 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Of the 3 properties with inspection scores, 1 rated excellent and 2 rated good, suggesting well-maintained options for renters who qualify. None of the mapped properties carry high flood risk.

4
Properties
376
Total units
81/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$2,844/mo

Affordability in Aiea, HI

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Aiea is $2,844 per month and the median household income is $140,308 per year. About 25% of Aiea households rent their homes, meaning affordable rental options are in high demand relative to a smaller renter pool.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety

Safety

Violent crime rate data for Aiea was not available in FBI Crime Data Explorer at the time of publication. For a sense of local public safety conditions, the Honolulu Police Department serves this area and publishes crime statistics on its official website.

Of the 3 HUD-assisted properties in Aiea, none are located in a FEMA-designated high flood risk zone, according to HUD property data.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 46 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Aiea

According to Walk Score, the assisted properties in Aiea have a Walk Score of 46 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 43. No Transit Score is available for this area. These scores reflect conditions around the assisted properties specifically.

Residents without a car may want to confirm bus route access and nearby amenities before committing to a unit.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
7 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 7 schools across 1 district serve Aiea, including 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$140,308 median income

Cost of Living in Aiea

Aiea is a relatively high-cost rental market. The median household income is $140,308 and the median monthly rent is $2,844, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing can offer significant savings for eligible renters in this market. Aiea has 3 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 255 total units, providing options for households who qualify.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

All 3 affordable housing properties in Aiea have been mapped for flood zone data. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 81/100(3 of 4 scored)
90+ (1)70–89 (2)No score (1)

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A Closer Look at Affordable Housing in Aiea

Aiea is a small community on Oahu where affordable and income-based rental options are limited but present, and understanding how to navigate them can make a real difference.

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