Living in East Kapolei
In East Kapolei, unemployment is 2.5% (2024).
The unemployment rate was 2.52% at the end of 2024. East Kapolei was home to 961 foreign residents at the end of 2024.
Lower unemployment than 87% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than any other American city that publishes it.
Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to East Kapolei?
National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.
Housing and cost
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 60.38 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | Verizon 300 Mbps home internet22Official · national market |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 21.57 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | Visible unlimited mobile plan23Official · national market |
| Average monthly rent (whole dwelling) | 2,165 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2020 | ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)5Official |
| Median monthly rent | 1,876 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2020 | ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25031 (Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms)3Official |
Is East Kapolei 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.
Work and income
What is the typical salary in East Kapolei?
The median gross salary is about 4,406 EUR/month (2020-2024). Source: ACS 2020-2024 5-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)2
City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.
What is the unemployment rate in East Kapolei?
The unemployment rate is about 2.5 % (2024).
- Unemployment rate: 2.52 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8
East Kapolei 2.5%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross salary | 4,406 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2020 | ACS 2020-2024 5-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)2Official |
| Unemployment rate | 2.52 %country median 4.6% | 31 Dec 2024 | Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official |
What does a salary buy in East Kapolei?
Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.
RentInternetMobileLeft 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. | €3,422 |
| 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 | − €2,165 |
| 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 | €1,175 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to East Kapolei. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.
American Job Centers — Public employment service
Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in East Kapolei. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Healthcare
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians per 100,000 residents | 382.6 per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2023 | Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release7Official · county |
Yes — migrants can receive medical care in East Kapolei 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.
Open the official coverage guideMobility and administration
East Kapolei's nearest airport was HNL, 14 km away and offered 51 direct destinations.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for East Kapolei. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.
Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course
U.S. Department of Education
For adult learners, adult English-language learners.
USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
For immigrants, future citizens.
Climate and air quality
At the end of 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 1.9 µg/m³. East Kapolei's monthly mean temperatures were 22.7°C in January and 26.8°C in July.
Is the air quality good in East Kapolei?
The annual PM2.5 mean is about 1.9 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: 1.87 µg/m³ · US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)21
Night-time low to daytime high
mm
Within WHO 2021 guidelineAbove WHO, within EU limitAbove EU legal limitCity annual mean · µg/m³
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
East Kapolei 1.9
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 1.87 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)21Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 27.2 · Feb 27.2 · Mar 27.5 · Apr 28.7 · May 29.4 · Jun 30.7 · Jul 31.1 · Aug 31.7 · Sep 31.6 · Oct 30.7 · Nov 29 · Dec 27.8 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan 18.2 · Feb 18.4 · Mar 18.9 · Apr 19.8 · May 20.5 · Jun 21.8 · Jul 22.5 · Aug 22.9 · Sep 22.5 · Oct 22.1 · Nov 20.8 · Dec 19.4 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 22.7 · Feb 22.8 · Mar 23.2 · Apr 24.3 · May 25 · Jun 26.3 · Jul 26.8 · Aug 27.3 · Sep 27 · Oct 26.4 · Nov 24.9 · Dec 23.6 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 34.4 · Feb 45.6 · Mar 49.6 · Apr 15.9 · May 24.6 · Jun 6.7 · Jul 7.4 · Aug 15.8 · Sep 17.1 · Oct 32.9 · Nov 45.1 · Dec 58.1 mm | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM2.5, highest monitored reading | 10.7 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)21Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM2.5, annual mean | 4.44 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)21Official · nearest-station reading |
| Annual precipitation | 353.2 mm | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)12Official · nearest-station reading |
| Maximum July temperature | 31.1 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)13Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average annual temperature | 25 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)14Official · nearest-station reading |
| Minimum January temperature | 18.2 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)15Official · nearest-station reading |
Similar climate. In United States: Urban Honolulu ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) ±3.7 °C, Telde (Spain) ±3.7 °C, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) ±4.1 °C, Dubai (United Arab Emirates) ±4.8 °C, Ajman (United Arab Emirates) ±5.0 °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
East Kapolei spanned 9.4 km² at the end of 2025. Population density was 799.5 people per km² at the end of 2024.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 9.44 km² | 31 Dec 2025 | U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)19Official |
| Foreign-resident share | 12.73 % | 31 Dec 2024 | Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official |
| Foreign residents | 961 people | 31 Dec 2024 | Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official |
| Population density | 799.5 people/km² | 31 Dec 2024 | Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official |
Alternatives for people set on East Kapolei
Nothing here reaches an argued comparison yet: no other published city shares enough metrics with East Kapolei from the same source, period and grain. What is collected is below.
Cities near East Kapolei
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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How does East Kapolei compare?
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Is East Kapolei part of Urban Honolulu?
East Kapolei 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. Source18
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
Is the air quality good in East Kapolei?
The annual PM2.5 mean is about 1.9 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: US EPA Air Quality System (AQS).
What is the typical salary in East Kapolei?
The median gross salary is about 4,406 EUR/month (2020-2024). Source: ACS 2020-2024 5-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).
What is the unemployment rate in East Kapolei?
The unemployment rate is about 2.5 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).
How many foreign residents live in East Kapolei?
961 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).
Is East Kapolei a good place to live?
East Kapolei 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 Kapolei part of Urban Honolulu?
East Kapolei 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 Kapolei?
Urban Honolulu, ‘Ewa Villages, Makakilo-Makaīwa Hills-Kunia, Kapolei Villages, ‘Ewa Gentry are near East Kapolei. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). East Kapolei, United States: rent, salary, cost of living [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 6dac8c9077f10415c2679e29c6b358b4]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/east-kapolei/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/BibTeX citation
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- ACS 2020-2024 5-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
- ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25031 (Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
- ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
- 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
- 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
- Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-10-04
- Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
- Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year Table B25064 — Median Gross Rent (Dollars) Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year Table B25064 · api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-25
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- US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
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