Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Kaneohe, HI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,149
Population
33,966
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Savor the unparalleled natural beauty of Oahu’s Windward Coast
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Picturesque
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Scenic
Kaneohe sits on the windward side of Oahu, tucked between the Ko'olau Mountains and Kaneohe Bay, where the scenery feels more like a quiet corner of the island than anything you'd find closer to Honolulu. The lush, rain-kissed landscape gives this town its famously green hillsides and a pace of life that runs a little slower and a lot more grounded. Windward Community College anchors the area educationally, while Marine Corps Base Hawaii brings a steady institutional presence that shapes much of the local economy and community rhythm.
Neighborhoods range from hillside pockets with sweeping ridge views to bayside streets just minutes from the water, offering real variety within a relatively compact setting. The housing mix reflects that range, with single-family rentals, plantation-style cottages, and low-rise apartment communities filling in the landscape alongside newer townhome developments. Kaneohe draws those who want access to Oahu without the congestion of urban Honolulu, and that trade-off defines the place. The bay itself, one of the largest in Hawaii, hosts a living coral reef ecosystem, making it a point of genuine local pride.
Explore the City
Kaneohe can be seen from the nearby landmark of Nu'uanu Pali Lookout.
Watersports are part of the Kaneohe lifestyle, with residents enjoying the Kaneohe Bay.
He'eia State Park's scenic views and lush landscaping make it a prime tourist destination.
Fishponds like Kaena can still be found in Kaneohe.
A long dock leads into the Waikalua-Loko Fishpond near Kaneohe Beach Park.
Kaneohe, on Oahu's east coast, showcases lush Ko'olau Mountain views.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$119,417
Average: $140,737
Education
10,832
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,789
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kaneohe has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Kaneohe, HI is $1,371 for a studio, $1,149 for one bedroom, $1,164 for two bedrooms, and $1,529 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kaneohe has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,149/month
528 Sq Ft
House
$3,576/month
822 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kaneohe, HI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
456 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
378 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
282 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
260 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
564 Students
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Public Charter School
Public
Grades PK-12
121 Students
Public
Grades K-12
49 Students
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School
Public
Grades 6-8
517 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
319 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,108 Students
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Public Charter School
Public
Grades PK-12
121 Students
Public
Grades K-12
49 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden
- Royal Mausoleum State Monument
- Lyon Arboretum
- Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Wayside
- Waahila Ridge State Recreation Area
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Daniel K Inouye International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.