Living in Wainiha, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wainiha · Census data 2020–2024
Wainiha has 362 residents with a median age of 30.8. The median household income is $99,375 (about the same as the Hawaii median), the median home value is $961,500, the median rent is $2,563/month.
Wainiha is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wainiha at a glance
- Population
- 362
- Median age
- 30.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $99,375State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $961,500State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,563/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 62.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Wainiha a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Hawaii median; home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Wainiha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wainiha the median home value is $961,500, 189% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,563 per month, which is 37.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,205 a month in housing costs.
Wainiha median household income
The median household income in Wainiha is $99,375 and the income per person is $28,709. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Wainiha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 129
- Owner-occupied
- 62.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.2%
- Vacant
- 33.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 4.21
33.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wainiha has many vacation and second homes.
Wainiha demographics
- Population
- 362
- Median age
- 30.8
- Under 18
- 29%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 86
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wainiha ›
Education in Wainiha
47.3% of adults 25 and older in Wainiha have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wainiha
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Wainiha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wainiha | 362 | $99,375 | $961,500 | $2,563 |
| Haena | 631 | $127,708 | $1,172,300 | $3,012 |
| Hanalei | 272 | $123,750 | $2,000,001 | $1,375 |
| Princeville | 2,020 | $102,109 | $1,421,000 | $1,711 |
| Kalihiwai | 219 | $127,813 | $2,000,001 | $3,250 |
| Kilauea | 3,146 | $91,984 | $1,087,400 | $1,318 |
| Wailua Homesteads | 5,431 | $89,717 | $943,400 | $1,990 |
| Kapaa | 11,094 | $89,477 | $861,300 | $2,020 |
| Anahola | 3,067 | $100,688 | $530,100 | $2,015 |
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What is the median household income in Wainiha, HI?
The median household income in Wainiha is $99,375, 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 Wainiha?
The median home value in Wainiha is $961,500, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Wainiha?
The median gross rent in Wainiha is $2,563 per month, about 37.2% of household income.
Is Wainiha, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Hawaii median; home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wainiha?
The median age in Wainiha is 30.8 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Wainiha?
The average commute to work in Wainiha is 21 minutes; 16.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wainiha?
The unemployment rate in Wainiha is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wainiha?
47.3% of adults in Wainiha 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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