Metro areas in Hawaii: income, rent and home values
Hawaii has 2 metropolitan areas with annual Census data, led by Urban Honolulu, HI with 988,703 residents. Household incomes are highest in Urban Honolulu, HI ($112,244). Renters spend the smallest share of income in Kahului, HI (31.7%) and the largest in Urban Honolulu, HI (33.2%). The fastest-growing metro since 2021 is Urban Honolulu, HI (−1.2%).
| Metro area | Population | Median income | Median rent | Home value | Rent / income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 988,703 | $112,244 | $2,132 | $949,900 | 33.2% |
| Kahului, HI | 160,674 | $104,006 | $1,956 | $1,020,500 | 31.7% |
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Hawaii at a glance
What is the most affordable metro area in Hawaii for renters?+
Kahului, HI, where renters spend a median 31.7% of household income on rent (2025 Census data).
Which metro area in Hawaii has the highest income?+
Urban Honolulu, HI, with a median household income of $112,244 in 2025.
How many metro areas are in Hawaii?+
2 metropolitan statistical areas in Hawaii have annual Census estimates (population 65,000+).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 1-year estimates (released September 2026), with 2024 and 2021 for trends. Figures are survey estimates with margins of error; small differences between metros may not be meaningful. Metro areas use the official Metropolitan Statistical Area boundaries. Compiled and analyzed by Metro Research. Methodology.