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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Kapolei

Kapolei has 10 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 794 units, making it one of the more tangible options for renters in a city where the median market rent reaches $2,311 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a competitive rental market and a relatively small renter share, these income-based properties fill an important gap for households seeking stable, affordable housing on Oahu's west side.

10
Properties
794
Total units
95/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$2,311/mo

Affordability in Kapolei, HI

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Kapolei is $2,311 per month and the median household income is $128,324 per year. About 23% of households rent their homes, meaning most residents are owners -- making income-based rental options here relatively limited but potentially valuable for those who qualify.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety

Safety

Violent crime data reported to the FBI for Kapolei is not available in our current records. For local public safety information, the Honolulu Police Department publishes crime statistics on its official website.

Keep in mind that crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction boundaries.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 40 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Kapolei

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Kapolei scores 40 out of 100 (Car-Dependent), with a Bike Score of 39 out of 100. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most daily errands will likely require a car.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
10 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 10 schools serve Kapolei across 1 district, including 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$128,324 median income

Cost of Living in Kapolei

Kapolei is one of Hawaii's more expensive rental markets. The median household income is $128,324 and the median gross rent is $2,311 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing can make a significant difference here. The 2 HUD-assisted properties in Kapolei offer income-restricted units as an alternative to market-rate rents.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

Both HUD-assisted properties in Kapolei have been mapped for flood zone data, and neither falls in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property flood data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 95/100(2 of 10 scored)
90+ (2)No score (8)

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