Living in Waialua, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waialua · Census data 2020–2024
Waialua has 3,050 residents with a median age of 49. The median household income is $88,269 (12% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $997,200, the median rent is $1,678/month.
Waialua at a glance
- Population
- 3,050
- Median age
- 49State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $88,269State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $997,200State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,678/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 63.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Waialua a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Hawaii median; home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%.
The weather is best in December to February and May.
Cost of living in Waialua
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waialua the median home value is $997,200, 200% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,678 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,107 a month in housing costs.
Waialua median household income
The median household income in Waialua is $88,269 and the income per person is $41,901. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Waialua: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,254
- Owner-occupied
- 63.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.1%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.79
Waialua demographics
- Population
- 3,050
- Median age
- 49
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 26.2%
- Households
- 1,092
- Foreign-born
- 16.8%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waialua ›
Education in Waialua
28.2% of adults 25 and older in Waialua have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waialua
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 5.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Waialua vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waialua | 3,050 | $88,269 | $997,200 | $1,678 |
| Haleiwa | 4,948 | $97,780 | $1,091,700 | $2,018 |
| Mokuleia | 1,655 | $88,750 | $1,057,200 | $2,350 |
| Schofield Barracks | 16,270 | $80,388 | — | $3,230 |
| Helemano | 2,691 | $83,197 | — | $3,094 |
| Whitmore Village | 4,105 | $104,900 | $829,900 | $1,829 |
| Makaha Valley | 163 | $136,250 | $1,679,700 | — |
| Pupukea | 4,679 | $100,368 | $1,436,000 | $1,979 |
| Wahiawa | 17,996 | $87,143 | $806,200 | $1,546 |
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What is the median household income in Waialua, HI?
The median household income in Waialua is $88,269, 12% lower than the Hawaii median of $100,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Waialua?
The median home value in Waialua is $997,200, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Waialua?
The median gross rent in Waialua is $1,678 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Waialua, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Hawaii median; home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%.
What is the median age in Waialua?
The median age in Waialua is 49 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Waialua?
The average commute to work in Waialua is 32 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waialua?
The unemployment rate in Waialua is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waialua?
28.2% of adults in Waialua 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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