Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
13%
Kapolei
Kapolei, HI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,429
Population
21,058
Renter Mix
31% Rent
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Kapolei was officially designated Oahu’s “second city” back in 1977, and this planned community on the island’s western shore has grown into something that can genuinely hold its own against Honolulu. The Ko Olina resort area anchors the coastline with four man-made lagoons, calm enough for all skill levels of swimmers, while Kahe Point Beach Park draws snorkelers to its thriving reefs. Parks, golf courses, and the Ko Olina Marina’s charter fishing fleet mean weekends here rarely go to waste. Downtown Honolulu sits about 30 miles east, though rush-hour traffic on H-1 is worth planning around.
The rental market offers a solid mix of townhomes, single-family rentals, and apartment communities spread across neighborhoods like Aliinui Drive near the water and the more inland Akupu area. Shopping is convenient thanks to Kapolei Commons and Kapolei Shopping Center, both packed with groceries, dining, and everyday essentials. The community takes its name from Puʻu o Kapolei, a volcanic cone whose Hawaiian name honors Kapo, the goddess of fertility and sister to Pele—a piece of island history quietly woven into the landscape you’ll pass every day.
Explore the City
Open courts await players at the Makakilo Community Park.
All the shopping anyone could wish for is at your fingertips in Kapolei.
Leading architectural entry flows into Roy's Restaurant and the Golf Center at Ko'olina.
Kalaloa Airport in Kapolei supports small aircraft and some local military flights.
Fine dining and lucious libations at Monkey Pod in Koolina.
Kapolei boasts a thriving community and diverse population.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$115,600
Average: $138,228
Education
5,751
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,824
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kapolei has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Kapolei, HI is $2,431 for one bedroom, $3,052 for two bedrooms, and $3,630 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kapolei has increased by 4.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,431/month
574 Sq Ft
House
$4,383/month
1,378 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,481/month
1,062 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,865/month
991 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kapolei, HI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
749 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
456 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
791 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
538 Students
Barbers Point Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
518 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
655 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
382 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,025 Students
Kapolei Charter School By Goodwill Hawaii
Public
Grades 9-12
158 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hawaiian Railway Society
- Neal S. Blaisdell Park
- Aiea Bay State Recreation Area
- USS Arizona
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 February 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.