Living in Waimea, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waimea · Census data 2020–2024
Waimea has 9,286 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $100,198 (about the same as the Hawaii median), the median home value is $677,400, the median rent is $1,867/month.
Waimea at a glance
- Population
- 9,286
- Median age
- 42.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $100,198State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $677,400State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,867/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 73%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Waimea a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Hawaii median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in June and August to October.
Cost of living in Waimea
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waimea the median home value is $677,400, 104% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,867 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,382 a month in housing costs.
Waimea median household income
The median household income in Waimea is $100,198 and the income per person is $44,761. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Waimea: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,812
- Owner-occupied
- 73%
- Renter-occupied
- 27%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.60
Waimea demographics
- Population
- 9,286
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 3,530
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waimea ›
Education in Waimea
41.6% of adults 25 and older in Waimea have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 20.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waimea
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Waimea vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waimea | 9,286 | $100,198 | $677,400 | $1,867 |
| Honokaa | 1,963 | $87,019 | $610,600 | $1,420 |
| Waikoloa Village | 7,543 | $81,703 | $802,600 | $2,177 |
| Puako | 259 | $122,813 | $1,267,900 | $1,813 |
| Paauilo | 610 | $79,063 | $391,700 | $1,135 |
| Waikoloa Beach Resort | 656 | $101,818 | $1,365,700 | $3,501 |
| Kapaau | 2,224 | $83,750 | $660,900 | $1,894 |
| Hawi | 2,070 | $84,457 | $693,600 | $2,156 |
| Laupahoehoe | 916 | $63,977 | $578,300 | $1,286 |
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What is the median household income in Waimea, HI?
The median household income in Waimea is $100,198, 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 Waimea?
The median home value in Waimea is $677,400, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Waimea?
The median gross rent in Waimea is $1,867 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Waimea, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Hawaii median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Waimea?
The median age in Waimea is 42.5 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Waimea?
The average commute to work in Waimea is 27 minutes; 18.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waimea?
The unemployment rate in Waimea is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waimea?
41.6% of adults in Waimea 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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