Living in Wailea, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wailea · Census data 2020–2024
Wailea has 6,352 residents with a median age of 58.1. The median household income is $90,000 (10% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,534,800, the median rent is $2,554/month.
Wailea at a glance
- Population
- 6,352
- Median age
- 58.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $90,000State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,534,800State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,554/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 69.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Wailea a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Hawaii median; home values 83% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in December to February and April.
Cost of living in Wailea
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wailea the median home value is $1,534,800, 361% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,554 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,381 a month in housing costs.
Wailea median household income
The median household income in Wailea is $90,000 and the income per person is $67,274. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Wailea: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,949
- Owner-occupied
- 69.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.2%
- Vacant
- 50.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.15
50.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wailea has many vacation and second homes.
Wailea demographics
- Population
- 6,352
- Median age
- 58.1
- Under 18
- 10.1%
- 65 and older
- 39.5%
- Households
- 2,946
- Foreign-born
- 16.6%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wailea ›
Education in Wailea
49.7% of adults 25 and older in Wailea have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 21.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wailea
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 29%
- Drive alone
- 62.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Wailea vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wailea | 6,352 | $90,000 | $1,534,800 | $2,554 |
| Keokea | 2,892 | $114,250 | $728,400 | $1,836 |
| Kihei | 21,567 | $87,772 | $919,900 | $2,045 |
| Kula | 6,791 | $100,433 | $1,127,700 | $2,240 |
| Maalaea | 210 | $72,500 | $666,700 | $2,156 |
| Pukalani | 8,679 | $102,976 | $973,700 | $1,608 |
| Waikapu | 3,591 | $122,917 | $884,400 | $2,404 |
| Kahului | 28,288 | $98,077 | $862,600 | $1,488 |
| Olinda | 873 | $98,235 | $1,197,900 | $2,061 |
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What is the median household income in Wailea, HI?
The median household income in Wailea is $90,000, 10% 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 Wailea?
The median home value in Wailea is $1,534,800, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Wailea?
The median gross rent in Wailea is $2,554 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Wailea, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Hawaii median; home values 83% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Wailea?
The median age in Wailea is 58.1 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Wailea?
The average commute to work in Wailea is 18 minutes; 29% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wailea?
The unemployment rate in Wailea is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wailea?
49.7% of adults in Wailea 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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