Living in Waianae, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waianae · Census data 2020–2024
Waianae has 12,918 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $81,733 (19% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $518,300, the median rent is $1,277/month.
Waianae at a glance
- Population
- 12,918
- Median age
- 37.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $81,733State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $518,300State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,277/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Waianae a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
The weather is best in January–February, April and June.
Cost of living in Waianae
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waianae the median home value is $518,300, 56% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,277 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,888 a month in housing costs.
Waianae median household income
The median household income in Waianae is $81,733 and the income per person is $30,053. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Waianae: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,763
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 3.58
Waianae demographics
- Population
- 12,918
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 3,446
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waianae ›
Education in Waianae
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Waianae have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waianae
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 64%
- Public transit
- 10.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Waianae vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waianae | 12,918 | $81,733 | $518,300 | $1,277 |
| Makaha Valley | 163 | $136,250 | $1,679,700 | — |
| Makaha | 10,066 | $64,970 | $394,000 | $1,868 |
| Maili | 11,570 | $111,542 | $640,600 | $2,420 |
| Nanakuli | 12,383 | $86,597 | $488,600 | $1,690 |
| Schofield Barracks | 16,270 | $80,388 | — | $3,230 |
| Mokuleia | 1,655 | $88,750 | $1,057,200 | $2,350 |
| Waialua | 3,050 | $88,269 | $997,200 | $1,678 |
| Ko Olina | 1,670 | $132,636 | $931,700 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Waianae, HI?
The median household income in Waianae is $81,733, 19% 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 Waianae?
The median home value in Waianae is $518,300, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Waianae?
The median gross rent in Waianae is $1,277 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is Waianae, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
What is the median age in Waianae?
The median age in Waianae is 37.7 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Waianae?
The average commute to work in Waianae is 42 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waianae?
The unemployment rate in Waianae is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waianae?
13.2% of adults in Waianae 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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