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Living in East Honolulu

East Honolulu is a city in the United States. 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.

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

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for East Honolulu yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent2,858 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in East Honolulu?

The median gross salary is about 5,125 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12

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)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in East Honolulu is 4.5%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5East Honolulu 4.5%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary5,125 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate4.51 %country median 4.5% — about the same31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

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
Open official service
Open the United States service overview

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

Mobility and administration

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count51 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km22 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataHNL3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

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, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in East Honolulu.

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 / AirData7
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
East Honolulu average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND30°18°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
East Honolulu average monthly precipitation, mm0357010514012211313783623247506690137138JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
East Honolulu annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.2PM2.5µg/m³

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, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5East Honolulu 4.2135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.19 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7Official · 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 NCEI8Official · 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 NCEI9Official · 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 NCEI10Official · 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 NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M327.4 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M34.14 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,077 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul29.1 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)8Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature24.4 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan18.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

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

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 Program4

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
East Honolulu residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport83.7%Foreign residents16.3%

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)5Official
Foreign-resident share16.11 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents8,276 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density862 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population50,922 people31 Dec 2020State of Hawaii, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Statewide GIS Program4Official

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 worker35%strong on work, weak on safety · range 24–46%
Skilled employee43%strong on work, weak on safety · range 33–53%
Student38%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 26–50%
Family37%strong on family, weak on safety · range 25–49%
Retirement36%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 22–50%
Foreign residents8,276 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population50,922 people31 Dec 2020Official source · State of Hawaii, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Statewide GIS Program
Median monthly rent2,858 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary5,125 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate4.51 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean4.19 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

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.

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.

What is the typical salary in East Honolulu?

The median gross salary is about 5,125 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

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 people 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.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). East Honolulu, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/east-honolulu/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {East Honolulu, United States: rent, salary},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. State of Hawaii, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Statewide GIS Program geodata.hawaii.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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