Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
High Housing Burden
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Measurement Period: 2016-2020
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This indicator shows the percentage of households in which the occupants spend 30% or more of their household income on housing costs. This measure includes both owner-occupied and renter-occupied dwellings.
Why is this important?
Housing costs that are 30% or more of the household income are considered a burden. High housing costs make it difficult to afford necessities such as food, clothing, and medical care.
percent of households
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Percent of households | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- American Community Survey
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Economy / Housing & Homes, Social Determinants of Health