salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 9.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 30.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $14,120 a year. That is $7 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Hawaii cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Hawaii. It is number 1 of 57 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ewa Villages?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ewa Villages
| Size | Ewa Villages | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,304 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,289 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ewa Villages 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 Villages, so the Hawaii figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ewa Villages
Life in Ewa Villages
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ewa Villages?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $5,667 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $867,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $86,760 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ewa Villages, HI?
Renting in Ewa Villages costs a median of about $353 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Hawaii median is $2,544.
How much do I need to make to live in Ewa Villages?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $14,120 a year, or $7 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ewa Villages cheap or expensive?
Ewa Villages is rated Cheap: rent takes 4.4% of the typical household income of $95,785. It ranks 1st cheapest of 57 Hawaii cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ewa Villages?
The median homeowner in Ewa Villages pays $2,094 a year in property taxes, about 0.24% of the median home value.
Is Ewa Villages 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 Villages?
The median home value in Ewa Villages is $867,600, about 9.1 times the typical yearly household income.
7,415 people live in Ewa Villages. Numbers are typical (middle) values.