Living in Waimanalo, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waimanalo · Census data 2020–2024
Waimanalo has 6,054 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $116,581 (16% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $799,200, the median rent is $1,764/month.
Waimanalo at a glance
- Population
- 6,054
- Median age
- 35.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $116,581State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $799,200State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,764/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Waimanalo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Hawaii median; home values 5% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in February and April to June.
Cost of living in Waimanalo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waimanalo the median home value is $799,200, 140% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,764 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,638 a month in housing costs.
Waimanalo median household income
The median household income in Waimanalo is $116,581 and the income per person is $43,415. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Waimanalo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,532
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 4.12
Waimanalo demographics
- Population
- 6,054
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 1,468
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waimanalo ›
Education in Waimanalo
17.7% of adults 25 and older in Waimanalo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waimanalo
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
Waimanalo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waimanalo | 6,054 | $116,581 | $799,200 | $1,764 |
| Waimanalo Beach | 4,505 | $127,450 | $852,300 | $1,275 |
| Maunawili | 2,024 | $177,143 | $1,511,300 | $3,501 |
| East Honolulu | 51,360 | $159,518 | $1,212,000 | $3,313 |
| Kailua | 39,640 | $148,582 | $1,353,700 | $3,093 |
| 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, HI?
The median household income in Waimanalo is $116,581, 16% 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?
The median home value in Waimanalo is $799,200, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Waimanalo?
The median gross rent in Waimanalo is $1,764 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Waimanalo, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Hawaii median; home values 5% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Waimanalo?
The median age in Waimanalo is 35.2 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Waimanalo?
The average commute to work in Waimanalo is 29 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waimanalo?
The unemployment rate in Waimanalo is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waimanalo?
17.7% of adults in Waimanalo 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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