Living in Wailuku, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wailuku · Census data 2020–2024
Wailuku has 16,926 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $102,942 (about the same as the Hawaii median), the median home value is $855,700, the median rent is $1,762/month.
Wailuku at a glance
- Population
- 16,926
- Median age
- 43.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $102,942State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $855,700State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,762/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Wailuku a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Hawaii median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in January–February, April and June.
Cost of living in Wailuku
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wailuku the median home value is $855,700, 157% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,762 per month, which is 37.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,793 a month in housing costs.
Wailuku median household income
The median household income in Wailuku is $102,942 and the income per person is $49,301. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Wailuku: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,086
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.67
Wailuku demographics
- Population
- 16,926
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 6,273
- Foreign-born
- 12.7%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wailuku ›
Education in Wailuku
36.1% of adults 25 and older in Wailuku have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 12% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wailuku
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Wailuku vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wailuku | 16,926 | $102,942 | $855,700 | $1,762 |
| Waihee-Waiehu | 10,988 | $126,735 | $777,000 | $2,191 |
| Kahului | 28,288 | $98,077 | $862,600 | $1,488 |
| Waikapu | 3,591 | $122,917 | $884,400 | $2,404 |
| Maalaea | 210 | $72,500 | $666,700 | $2,156 |
| Paia | 2,512 | $100,559 | $1,003,400 | $2,384 |
| 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 |
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What is the median household income in Wailuku, HI?
The median household income in Wailuku is $102,942, 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 Wailuku?
The median home value in Wailuku is $855,700, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Wailuku?
The median gross rent in Wailuku is $1,762 per month, about 37.2% of household income.
Is Wailuku, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Hawaii median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Wailuku?
The median age in Wailuku is 43.8 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Wailuku?
The average commute to work in Wailuku is 19 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wailuku?
The unemployment rate in Wailuku is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wailuku?
36.1% of adults in Wailuku 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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