salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.5 minutes each way. Most homes (78.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $104,480 a year. That is $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Hawaii cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Hawaii. It is number 33 of 57 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ewa Gentry?
Share of households by yearly income. 56.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ewa Gentry
| Size | Ewa Gentry | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,844 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,406 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,142 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ewa Gentry overall?
Everyday prices in Hawaii overall are 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Ewa Gentry, so the Hawaii figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ewa Gentry
Life in Ewa Gentry
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ewa Gentry?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,050 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $816,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $81,600 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ewa Gentry, HI?
Renting in Ewa Gentry costs a median of about $2,612 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Hawaii median is $2,544.
How much do I need to make to live in Ewa Gentry?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $104,480 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ewa Gentry cheap or expensive?
Ewa Gentry is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $146,335. It ranks 33rd cheapest of 57 Hawaii cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ewa Gentry?
The median homeowner in Ewa Gentry pays $2,111 a year in property taxes, about 0.26% of the median home value.
Is Ewa Gentry more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Hawaii are 10% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Ewa Gentry?
The median home value in Ewa Gentry is $816,000, about 5.6 times the typical yearly household income.
26,563 people live in Ewa Gentry. Numbers are typical (middle) values.