Living in Waiahole-Waikane, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waiahole-Waikane · Census data 2020–2024
Waiahole-Waikane has 829 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $85,500 (15% lower than the Hawaii median).
Waiahole-Waikane is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waiahole-Waikane at a glance
- Population
- 829
- Median age
- 46.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $85,500State: $100,389
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.1%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Waiahole-Waikane a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in January to March and May.
Waiahole-Waikane median household income
The median household income in Waiahole-Waikane is $85,500 and the income per person is $43,922. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Waiahole-Waikane: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 282
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.16
Waiahole-Waikane demographics
- Population
- 829
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 29.6%
- Households
- 262
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 17.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waiahole-Waikane ›
Education in Waiahole-Waikane
41.1% of adults 25 and older in Waiahole-Waikane have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waiahole-Waikane
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 44.7%
- Drive alone
- 40.7%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Waiahole-Waikane vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waiahole-Waikane | 829 | $85,500 | — | — |
| Kahaluu | 5,619 | $142,045 | $1,213,400 | $2,504 |
| Ahuimanu | 8,452 | $135,438 | $910,600 | $2,635 |
| Kaaawa | 1,328 | $131,750 | $973,300 | $2,043 |
| Heeia | 5,144 | $176,250 | $1,200,200 | $3,501 |
| Punaluu | 950 | $86,953 | $888,200 | $2,029 |
| Kaneohe | 37,355 | $125,613 | $1,029,700 | $2,269 |
| Waimalu | 13,061 | $89,232 | $597,800 | $1,931 |
| Aiea | 9,087 | $140,308 | $1,065,700 | $2,844 |
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What is the median household income in Waiahole-Waikane, HI?
The median household income in Waiahole-Waikane is $85,500, 15% lower than the Hawaii median of $100,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Waiahole-Waikane, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Waiahole-Waikane?
The median age in Waiahole-Waikane is 46.7 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Waiahole-Waikane?
The average commute to work in Waiahole-Waikane is 34 minutes; 44.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waiahole-Waikane?
The unemployment rate in Waiahole-Waikane is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waiahole-Waikane?
41.1% of adults in Waiahole-Waikane have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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