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Living in East Honolulu

In East Honolulu, unemployment is 4.5% (2024).

East Honolulu had a population of 50,922 at the end of 2020. East Honolulu registered an unemployment rate of 4.51% at the end of 2024. Foreign residents numbered 8,276 at the end of 2024.

Last checked 2026-10-0725 sources

Population50,922people31 Dec 2020Official source · State of Hawaii, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Statewide GIS Program
Median gross salary5,488EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables
Median rent3,061EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records
Unemployment rate4.51%country median 4.6% — about the sameOfficial source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Recorded crime2,920incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025District figureOfficial source · NIBRS 2025 Table 40: Offense Type by State and Territory by Agency
PM2.5, annual mean4.19µg/m³31 Dec 2024Nearest stationOfficial source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData

More recorded crime than 81% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 96% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to East Honolulu?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in East Honolulu.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
East Honolulu recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet17Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan18Official · national market
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)3,281 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent3,061 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records2Official

Is East Honolulu a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker31%strong on work, weak on housing · range 21–41%
Skilled employee41%strong on work, weak on education · range 32–50%
Student31%strong on legal route, weak on education · range 20–42%
Family32%strong on family, weak on education · range 21–43%
Retirement30%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 17–43%

Work and income

What is the typical salary in East Honolulu?

The median gross salary is about 5,488 EUR/month (2020-2024). Source: 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables1

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in East Honolulu?

The unemployment rate is about 4.5 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 4.51 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in East Honolulu is 4.5%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary5,488 EUR/month31 Dec 20202024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables1Official
Unemployment rate4.51 %country median 4.6% — about the same31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official

What does a salary buy in East Honolulu?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

East Honolulu median gross pay: €5,488 (2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables, 2020-12-31).
Left over each month€768of €4,131 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€4,131
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €3,281
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€768
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in East Honolulu Salary needed to live in East Honolulu

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to East Honolulu. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in East Honolulu. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Physicians per 100,000 residents382.6 per 100,00031 Dec 2023Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release5Official · county

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in East Honolulu when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

How safe is East Honolulu?

Police recorded about 2,920 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: NIBRS 2025 Table 40: Offense Type by State and Territory by Agency9

Recorded crime across major citiesEast Honolulu highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with East Honolulu highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
San Jose3,195
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,920 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025NIBRS 2025 Table 40: Offense Type by State and Territory by Agency9Official · county

Mobility and administration

East Honolulu's nearest airport was HNL, 22 km away and offered 51 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport51 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights10Official
Distance to the nearest major airport22 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports11Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)HNL3 Aug 2026OurAirports11Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for East Honolulu. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in East Honolulu.

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Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 levels for East Honolulu stood at 4.2 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. East Honolulu's monthly mean temperatures were 21.9°C in January and 26.2°C in July.

Is the air quality good in East Honolulu?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.2 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 4.19 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData16
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in East Honolulu is 4.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.19 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData16Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 25.7 · Feb 25.6 · Mar 25.8 · Apr 26.6 · May 27.5 · Jun 28.5 · Jul 29.1 · Aug 29.5 · Sep 29.6 · Oct 28.9 · Nov 27.5 · Dec 26.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI19Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 18.2 · Feb 18.6 · Mar 19.3 · Apr 20.5 · May 21.2 · Jun 22.6 · Jul 23.2 · Aug 23.5 · Sep 23.2 · Oct 22.5 · Nov 21.4 · Dec 19.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI20Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 21.9 · Feb 22.1 · Mar 22.5 · Apr 23.6 · May 24.3 · Jun 25.5 · Jul 26.2 · Aug 26.5 · Sep 26.4 · Oct 25.7 · Nov 24.5 · Dec 23 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI21Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 121.6 · Feb 113.1 · Mar 137.2 · Apr 82.8 · May 61.7 · Jun 31.9 · Jul 47.3 · Aug 50.1 · Sep 66.4 · Oct 89.8 · Nov 137.1 · Dec 138.4 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI22Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading27.4 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, annual mean4.14 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)16Official · nearest-station reading
Annual precipitation1,077 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)22Official · nearest-station reading
Maximum July temperature29.1 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)19Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature24.4 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)21Official · nearest-station reading
Minimum January temperature18.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)20Official · nearest-station reading

Similar climate. In United States: Houston ±4.5 °C. Elsewhere: Messina (Italy) ±5.5 °C, Seixal (Portugal) ±6.7 °C, Loures (Portugal) ±7.1 °C, Odivelas (Portugal) ±7.1 °C, Almada (Portugal) ±7.3 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

At the end of 2025, the city's area measured 59.6 km². East Honolulu had a population density of 862 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in East Honolulu?

The published population was 50,922 people in April 2020. Source: State of Hawaii, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Statewide GIS Program12

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area59.58 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)14Official
Foreign-resident share16.11 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents8,276 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Population density862 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Population50,922 people31 Dec 2020State of Hawaii, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Statewide GIS Program12Official

Alternatives for people set on East Honolulu

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

McLean as an East Honolulu alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 7748 km, better on 3 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €10,418 McLean vs €5,488 East Honolulu+90%
  • Unemployment: 2.3% McLean vs 4.5% East Honolulu−50%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³ McLean vs 4.2 µg/m³ East Honolulu+55%
  • Foreign residents: 25.0% McLean vs 16.1% East Honolulu+55%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,349 McLean vs 2,920 East Honoluluno percentage
Full comparisonMore about McLean

Cities near East Honolulu

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Urban Honolulu Commuting Zone · 13.9 km away
Rent
1,684 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2024-12-31
Salary
3,618 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Waimanalo 6.8 km away
Rent
1,630 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,664 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with East Honolulu, nearest in population first.

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Troy50,912 residentsUniversity50,893 residentsCuyahoga Falls50,975 residentsHoffman Estates50,858 residentsHarrisonburg50,839 residentsIrondequoit51,043 residents

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East Honolulu in rankings

#30 of 30 in Cities with cleanest air in United States

Is East Honolulu part of Urban Honolulu?

East Honolulu is in the published commuting zone of Urban Honolulu; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Urban Honolulu city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source13

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in East Honolulu?

The published population was 50,922 people in April 2020. Source: State of Hawaii, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Statewide GIS Program.

Is the air quality good in East Honolulu?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.2 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How safe is East Honolulu?

Police recorded about 2,920 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: NIBRS 2025 Table 40: Offense Type by State and Territory by Agency.

What is the typical salary in East Honolulu?

The median gross salary is about 5,488 EUR/month (2020-2024). Source: 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables.

What is the unemployment rate in East Honolulu?

The unemployment rate is about 4.5 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in East Honolulu?

8,276 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is East Honolulu a good place to live?

East Honolulu may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is East Honolulu part of Urban Honolulu?

East Honolulu is in the published commuting zone of Urban Honolulu; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near East Honolulu?

Urban Honolulu, Niu Valley, Kuli‘ou‘ou, Kuliouou - Kalani Iki, Waimanalo are near East Honolulu. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  5. Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-10-04
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  8. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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