Living in Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waimanalo Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Waimanalo Beach has 4,505 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $127,450 (27% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $852,300, the median rent is $1,275/month.
Waimanalo Beach at a glance
- Population
- 4,505
- Median age
- 46.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $127,450State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $852,300State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,275/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 83%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Waimanalo Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in February and April to June.
Cost of living in Waimanalo Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waimanalo Beach the median home value is $852,300, 156% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,275 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,078 a month in housing costs.
Waimanalo Beach median household income
The median household income in Waimanalo Beach is $127,450 and the income per person is $42,572. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Waimanalo Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,247
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
- Renter-occupied
- 17%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.70
Waimanalo Beach demographics
- Population
- 4,505
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 25.6%
- Households
- 1,217
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waimanalo Beach ›
Education in Waimanalo Beach
26.2% of adults 25 and older in Waimanalo Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waimanalo Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Waimanalo Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waimanalo Beach | 4,505 | $127,450 | $852,300 | $1,275 |
| Waimanalo | 6,054 | $116,581 | $799,200 | $1,764 |
| East Honolulu | 51,360 | $159,518 | $1,212,000 | $3,313 |
| Kailua | 39,640 | $148,582 | $1,353,700 | $3,093 |
| Maunawili | 2,024 | $177,143 | $1,511,300 | $3,501 |
| Kaneohe | 37,355 | $125,613 | $1,029,700 | $2,269 |
| Kaneohe Base | 10,919 | $69,418 | $352,000 | $3,410 |
| Urban Honolulu | 345,482 | $86,504 | $843,400 | $1,823 |
| Heeia | 5,144 | $176,250 | $1,200,200 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Waimanalo Beach, HI?
The median household income in Waimanalo Beach is $127,450, 27% 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 Waimanalo Beach?
The median home value in Waimanalo Beach is $852,300, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Waimanalo Beach?
The median gross rent in Waimanalo Beach is $1,275 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Waimanalo Beach, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Waimanalo Beach?
The median age in Waimanalo Beach is 46.5 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Waimanalo Beach?
The average commute to work in Waimanalo Beach is 33 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waimanalo Beach?
The unemployment rate in Waimanalo Beach is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waimanalo Beach?
26.2% of adults in Waimanalo Beach 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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