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Living in
Kaneohe.
Kaneohe is an unincorporated community in Honolulu County, HI. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Kaneohe
Moving to Kāneʻohe means joining a stable, family-focused community on Oahu's windward side with a low unemployment rate of 2.3% and solid median household income of $124,632. You'll find reasonable housing costs compared to much of Hawaii, though homes still average around $1,030,000 and rent runs $2,269 monthly—expect that tropical island price tag. The commute to central Honolulu averages just under 27 minutes, which is manageable if you're working toward Pearl Harbor or downtown.
Kaneohe at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Foreign-Born
6.9%
Broadband Internet
93.7%
of households
Population Growth
+6.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.9% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Kaneohe: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Kaneohe, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (38.6%), and 6.2% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
17.9%
of residents
65 and Older
25.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.9%
of households
Married Couples
54.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.07
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% above HI average
Rent, home values, and income in Kaneohe
In Kaneohe, rent runs 15% above the HI average, and home values are 23% above the HI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,009
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,081,692 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for HI
Unemployment in Kaneohe
Unemployment in Honolulu County, which includes Kaneohe, is close to the HI average.
Unemployment rate
Kaneohe: Honolulu County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Honolulu County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Kaneohe is about 4% of Honolulu County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Kaneohe Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.6 min avg
How Kaneohe residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Kaneohe, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Major hub10.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 45% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Honolulu Police Department, which covers Kaneohe, runs 45% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
181.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,459.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Honolulu Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Surf most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Honolulu County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Honolulu County, which includes Kaneohe, the most common type is high surf, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | High Surf | $1.7M |
| 2024 | 26 | High Surf | $145,000 |
| 2023 | 28 | High Surf | $21,000 |
| 2022 | 54 | High Surf | $115,000 |
| 2021 | 61 | High Surf | $2.7M |
| 2020 | 57 | High Surf | None reported |
| 2019 | 63 | High Surf | $57,250 |
| 2018 | 81 | High Surf | $2.2M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Honolulu County, county-wide
Kaneohe is about 4% of Honolulu County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality29 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Honolulu County, which includes Kaneohe, is typically good — 355 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
29
Good Days
355
per year
Moderate Days
10
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Honolulu County, county-wide
Kaneohe is about 4% of Honolulu County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 67°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Kaneohe has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and warm winters (avg low 67°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/69°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/72°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
78°/67°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
3
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
238
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°F | 66°F | 4.42" |
| Feb | 78°F | 67°F | 5.45" |
| Mar | 79°F | 67°F | 6.52" |
| Apr | 80°F | 69°F | 3.23" |
| May | 82°F | 70°F | 3.26" |
| Jun | 83°F | 72°F | 2.68" |
| Jul | 84°F | 73°F | 2.54" |
| Aug | 84°F | 74°F | 3.15" |
| Sep | 85°F | 74°F | 3.50" |
| Oct | 84°F | 72°F | 4.61" |
| Nov | 81°F | 71°F | 5.97" |
| Dec | 79°F | 69°F | 5.57" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Kaneohe
Uninsured
2.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Kaneohe's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventist Health Castle
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Kailua
Tripler Amc (ft Shafter)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Honolulu
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Honolulu
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Kaneohe
Kaneohe's student/teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Kaneohe
Public · 2-year · 1,159 students · in-state tuition $3,194 · 30% graduate · median earnings $42,976 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 15,029 students · in-state tuition $12,402 · 65% graduate · median earnings $62,422 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,910 students · in-state tuition $3,284 · 33% graduate · median earnings $51,907 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,392 students · in-state tuition $36,734 · 42% graduate · median earnings $64,656 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 1,897 students · in-state tuition $3,174 · 39% graduate · median earnings $50,539 (10 yrs after entry)
Chaminade University of Honolulu
8.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,672 students · in-state tuition $31,918 · 56% graduate · median earnings $56,938 (10 yrs after entry)
Pacific Rim Christian University
8.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 129 students · in-state tuition $13,580 · 87% graduate · median earnings $51,712 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pearl Harbor National Memorial, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Kaneohe
Kaneohe has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pearl Harbor National Memorial (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
National Memorial
9 mi awayHonouliuli National Historic Site
National Historic Site
16 mi awayKalaupapa National Historical Park
National Historical Park
57 mi awayPublic Libraries in Kaneohe
Kaneohe Public Library
45-829 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe
Cities Near Kaneohe
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Kaneohe?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Kaneohe FAQ
Is Kaneohe, Hawaii affordable?⌄
Kaneohe's median rent is $2,269/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $125,613/year. Median home value is $1,029,700.
Is Kaneohe, Hawaii safe?⌄
Kaneohe is policed by the Honolulu Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 181 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1459 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Kaneohe, Hawaii?⌄
Honolulu County, which includes Kaneohe, has an unemployment rate of 2.3%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Kaneohe, Hawaii?⌄
The cost of living in Kaneohe is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,269/month and median household income is $125,613/year. The median home value is $1,029,700. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Kaneohe, Hawaii?⌄
The average commute in Kaneohe is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from