Living in Waimalu, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waimalu · Census data 2020–2024
Waimalu has 13,061 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $89,232 (11% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $597,800, the median rent is $1,931/month.
Waimalu at a glance
- Population
- 13,061
- Median age
- 43.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $89,232State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $597,800State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,931/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 63.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Waimalu a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Waimalu
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waimalu the median home value is $597,800, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,931 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,604 a month in housing costs.
Waimalu median household income
The median household income in Waimalu is $89,232 and the income per person is $49,279. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Waimalu: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,213
- Owner-occupied
- 63.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.2%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.26
Waimalu demographics
- Population
- 13,061
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 14.6%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 5,781
- Foreign-born
- 18.5%
- Veterans
- 12.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waimalu ›
Education in Waimalu
36.3% of adults 25 and older in Waimalu have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 14.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waimalu
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Waimalu vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waimalu | 13,061 | $89,232 | $597,800 | $1,931 |
| Aiea | 9,087 | $140,308 | $1,065,700 | $2,844 |
| Halawa | 14,385 | $110,400 | $1,051,900 | $1,739 |
| Pearl City | 44,547 | $118,112 | $901,500 | $2,316 |
| Waipio | 10,870 | $109,877 | $749,500 | $2,219 |
| Hickam Housing | 9,425 | $121,667 | — | $3,501 |
| Waikele | 7,528 | $120,525 | $704,700 | $2,634 |
| Waipahu | 40,482 | $103,895 | $868,600 | $1,658 |
| Iroquois Point | 5,158 | $109,561 | — | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Waimalu, HI?
The median household income in Waimalu is $89,232, 11% 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 Waimalu?
The median home value in Waimalu is $597,800, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Waimalu?
The median gross rent in Waimalu is $1,931 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Waimalu, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Waimalu?
The median age in Waimalu is 43.9 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Waimalu?
The average commute to work in Waimalu is 26 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waimalu?
The unemployment rate in Waimalu is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waimalu?
36.3% of adults in Waimalu 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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