Living in Waikapu, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waikapu · Census data 2020–2024
Waikapu has 3,591 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $122,917 (22% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $884,400, the median rent is $2,404/month.
Waikapu at a glance
- Population
- 3,591
- Median age
- 36.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $122,917State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $884,400State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,404/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Waikapu a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in January–February and April–May.
Cost of living in Waikapu
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waikapu the median home value is $884,400, 166% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,404 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,375 a month in housing costs.
Waikapu median household income
The median household income in Waikapu is $122,917 and the income per person is $44,523. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Waikapu: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,161
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 3.18
Waikapu demographics
- Population
- 3,591
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 1,128
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waikapu ›
Education in Waikapu
38.8% of adults 25 and older in Waikapu have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waikapu
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Waikapu vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waikapu | 3,591 | $122,917 | $884,400 | $2,404 |
| Maalaea | 210 | $72,500 | $666,700 | $2,156 |
| Wailuku | 16,926 | $102,942 | $855,700 | $1,762 |
| Kahului | 28,288 | $98,077 | $862,600 | $1,488 |
| Waihee-Waiehu | 10,988 | $126,735 | $777,000 | $2,191 |
| Launiupoko | 679 | $132,917 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Kihei | 21,567 | $87,772 | $919,900 | $2,045 |
| Lahaina | 10,162 | $88,889 | $881,700 | $1,997 |
| Paia | 2,512 | $100,559 | $1,003,400 | $2,384 |
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What is the median household income in Waikapu, HI?
The median household income in Waikapu is $122,917, 22% higher 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 Waikapu?
The median home value in Waikapu is $884,400, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Waikapu?
The median gross rent in Waikapu is $2,404 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Waikapu, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Waikapu?
The median age in Waikapu is 36.8 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Waikapu?
The average commute to work in Waikapu is 22 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waikapu?
The unemployment rate in Waikapu is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waikapu?
38.8% of adults in Waikapu 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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