Living in Waikoloa Beach Resort, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waikoloa Beach Resort · Census data 2020–2024
Waikoloa Beach Resort has 656 residents with a median age of 67.6. The median household income is $101,818 (about the same as the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,365,700, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Waikoloa Beach Resort is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waikoloa Beach Resort at a glance
- Population
- 656
- Median age
- 67.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $101,818State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,365,700State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Waikoloa Beach Resort a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Hawaii median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 63% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 22.7%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Waikoloa Beach Resort
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waikoloa Beach Resort the median home value is $1,365,700, 310% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 35.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Waikoloa Beach Resort median household income
The median household income in Waikoloa Beach Resort is $101,818 and the income per person is $93,946. 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Waikoloa Beach Resort: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,511
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 85.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 1.83
85.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Waikoloa Beach Resort has many vacation and second homes.
Waikoloa Beach Resort demographics
- Population
- 656
- Median age
- 67.6
- Under 18
- 5.3%
- 65 and older
- 63.6%
- Households
- 358
- Foreign-born
- 12.8%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waikoloa Beach Resort ›
Education in Waikoloa Beach Resort
56.8% of adults 25 and older in Waikoloa Beach Resort have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 30.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waikoloa Beach Resort
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 47.3%
- Drive alone
- 46.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Waikoloa Beach Resort vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waikoloa Beach Resort | 656 | $101,818 | $1,365,700 | $3,501 |
| Puako | 259 | $122,813 | $1,267,900 | $1,813 |
| Waikoloa Village | 7,543 | $81,703 | $802,600 | $2,177 |
| Kaiminani | 11,465 | $110,560 | $772,800 | $1,202 |
| Kaloko | 1,432 | $103,654 | $1,308,600 | $1,758 |
| Waimea | 9,286 | $100,198 | $677,400 | $1,867 |
| Holualoa | 3,434 | $115,972 | $1,115,600 | $2,041 |
| Hawi | 2,070 | $84,457 | $693,600 | $2,156 |
| Kailua | 21,818 | $88,211 | $667,400 | $1,754 |
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What is the median household income in Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI?
The median household income in Waikoloa Beach Resort is $101,818, about the same as 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 Waikoloa Beach Resort?
The median home value in Waikoloa Beach Resort is $1,365,700, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Waikoloa Beach Resort?
The median gross rent in Waikoloa Beach Resort is $3,501 per month, about 35.5% of household income.
Is Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Hawaii median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 63% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 22.7%.
What is the median age in Waikoloa Beach Resort?
The median age in Waikoloa Beach Resort is 67.6 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Waikoloa Beach Resort?
The average commute to work in Waikoloa Beach Resort is 24 minutes; 47.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waikoloa Beach Resort?
The unemployment rate in Waikoloa Beach Resort is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waikoloa Beach Resort?
56.8% of adults in Waikoloa Beach Resort 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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