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Vacant Homes in Honolulu County, HI
Vacancy rates for rentals and homes for sale, and why vacant homes are empty. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Vacancy rate
- 9.5%
- Hawaii 13.3%
- Rental vacancy rate
- 5.6%
- Hawaii 7.4%
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.9%
- Hawaii 0.9%
- Vacant for seasonal use
- 30.8% of vacant
- Hawaii 42.5% of vacant
Why homes are vacant
35,436 vacant homes
- For rent8,13323.0%
- Rented, not yet occupied1,0463.0%
- For sale1,7555.0%
- Sold, not yet occupied1,8865.3%
- Seasonal, recreational or occasional use10,91130.8%
- For migrant workers50.0%
- Other vacant11,70033.0%
Rental vacancy rate 5.6%; homeowner vacancy rate 0.9%.
How it compares
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| Area | Vacancy rate | Rental vacancy | Homeowner vacancy | Vacant homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County, HI | 9.5% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 35,436 |
| Hawaii | 13.3% | 7.4% | 0.9% | 75,443 |
| United States | 10.1% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 14,547,859 |
Cities and towns in Honolulu County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Vacancy rate | Rental vacancy | Homeowner vacancy | Vacant homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 13.0% | 7.0% | 1.0% | 20,401 |
| East Honolulu | 7.8% | 9.0% | 0.6% | 1,504 |
| Pearl City | 3.5% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 546 |
| Waipahu | 5.3% | 5.0% | 0.9% | 518 |
| Kailua | 7.5% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 1,113 |
| Kaneohe | 3.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 435 |
| Mililani Town | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 189 |
| Ewa Gentry | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 208 |
| Kapolei | 4.9% | 0.0% | 2.1% | 353 |
| Mililani Mauka | 2.9% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 222 |
| Makakilo | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 206 |
| Wahiawa | 9.3% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 628 |
| Ocean Pointe | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 163 |
| Schofield Barracks | 5.2% | 0.6% | Not reported | 209 |
| Halawa | 4.4% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 225 |
| Ewa Beach | 9.2% | 12.0% | 0.0% | 345 |
| Royal Kunia | 5.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 222 |
| Waimalu | 7.0% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 432 |
| Waianae | 8.4% | 8.3% | 0.1% | 317 |
| Nanakuli | 6.1% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 199 |
| Maili | 14.3% | 12.8% | 4.5% | 507 |
| Kaneohe Base | 9.5% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 259 |
| Waipio | 4.9% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 212 |
| Makaha | 23.3% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 989 |
| Hickam Housing | 8.5% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 244 |
| Aiea | 6.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% | 204 |
| Ahuimanu | 6.8% | 11.6% | 1.1% | 212 |
| East Kapolei | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 |
| Waikele | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 59 |
| Ewa Villages | 2.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 53 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the vacancy rate in Honolulu County, HI?
- 9.5% of homes in Honolulu County, HI are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 5.6%.
- How does Honolulu County compare with Hawaii?
- The vacancy rate in Honolulu County is 9.5%, compared with 13.3% for Hawaii as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates