Living in Waikele, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waikele · Census data 2020–2024
Waikele has 7,528 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $120,525 (20% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $704,700, the median rent is $2,634/month.
Waikele at a glance
- Population
- 7,528
- Median age
- 44.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $120,525State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $704,700State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,634/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Waikele a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Hawaii median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in December to February and April.
Cost of living in Waikele
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waikele the median home value is $704,700, 112% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,634 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,599 a month in housing costs.
Waikele median household income
The median household income in Waikele is $120,525 and the income per person is $55,332. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Waikele: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,058
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.51
Waikele demographics
- Population
- 7,528
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 14.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 2,999
- Foreign-born
- 15.6%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waikele ›
Education in Waikele
39.2% of adults 25 and older in Waikele have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waikele
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
Waikele vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waikele | 7,528 | $120,525 | $704,700 | $2,634 |
| Waipio | 10,870 | $109,877 | $749,500 | $2,219 |
| Waipahu | 40,482 | $103,895 | $868,600 | $1,658 |
| Royal Kunia | 13,555 | $135,361 | $862,400 | $2,921 |
| Mililani Town | 27,668 | $127,363 | $923,900 | $2,384 |
| West Loch Estate | 5,544 | $122,422 | $855,100 | $2,660 |
| Pearl City | 44,547 | $118,112 | $901,500 | $2,316 |
| East Kapolei | 7,551 | $118,904 | $697,300 | $2,031 |
| Waipio Acres | 5,332 | $94,861 | $753,900 | $2,003 |
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What is the median household income in Waikele, HI?
The median household income in Waikele is $120,525, 20% 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 Waikele?
The median home value in Waikele is $704,700, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Waikele?
The median gross rent in Waikele is $2,634 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Waikele, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Hawaii median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Waikele?
The median age in Waikele is 44.4 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Waikele?
The average commute to work in Waikele is 26 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waikele?
The unemployment rate in Waikele is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waikele?
39.2% of adults in Waikele 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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