Hawaii
Ranked #51 of 51 for housing affordability
12Crisis
Median Home Price
🏠$900K
10.8x income
Median Rent
🔑$2K
42.0% rent-burdened
Median Income
💰$83K
Population: 1,440,196
Homeownership
🏡59.0%
6,223 experiencing homelessness
Housing Shortage
📉50,000
units needed
Building Permits (2024)
🔨4,500
Price-to-Income
📊10.8x
Severe Rent Burden
⚠️23.5%
paying >50% of income
Rent Burden Breakdown
vs. National Average
Metros in Hawaii
| Metro | Score | Home Price | Rent | Income | Rent Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 12 | $880K | $2K | $85K | 42.0% |
Housing Policies
mandatory inclusionary zoningALOHA Homes ActADU reformtransit-oriented development