Living in Waiohinu, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waiohinu · Census data 2020–2024
Waiohinu has 152 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $70,313 (30% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $384,600, the median rent is $1,208/month.
Waiohinu is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waiohinu at a glance
- Population
- 152
- Median age
- 33.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $70,313State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $384,600State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,208/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 68.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Waiohinu a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 19.4%; a poverty rate of 39.1%.
The weather is best in April to June and December.
Cost of living in Waiohinu
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waiohinu the median home value is $384,600, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month, which is 21.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Waiohinu median household income
The median household income in Waiohinu is $70,313 and the income per person is $21,014. 39.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Waiohinu: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 64
- Owner-occupied
- 68.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.7%
- Vacant
- 35.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 3.68
35.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Waiohinu has many vacation and second homes.
Waiohinu demographics
- Population
- 152
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 41
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waiohinu ›
Education in Waiohinu
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Waiohinu have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waiohinu
- Unemployment rate
- 19.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Drive alone
- 55.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.6%
Waiohinu vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waiohinu | 152 | $70,313 | $384,600 | $1,208 |
| Discovery Harbour | 1,079 | $61,042 | $443,500 | $1,688 |
| Naalehu | 872 | $67,679 | $234,100 | $1,617 |
| Hawaiian Ocean View | 4,431 | $45,043 | $318,200 | $1,506 |
| Pahala | 1,768 | $71,518 | $224,500 | — |
| Honaunau-Napoopoo | 2,629 | $93,929 | $836,100 | $1,789 |
| Captain Cook | 3,419 | $108,675 | $770,600 | $2,164 |
| Mauna Loa Estates | 901 | $39,427 | $357,200 | $1,147 |
| Volcano | 746 | $74,609 | $574,500 | $1,786 |
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What is the median household income in Waiohinu, HI?
The median household income in Waiohinu is $70,313, 30% 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 Waiohinu?
The median home value in Waiohinu is $384,600, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Waiohinu?
The median gross rent in Waiohinu is $1,208 per month, about 21.4% of household income.
Is Waiohinu, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 19.4%; a poverty rate of 39.1%.
What is the median age in Waiohinu?
The median age in Waiohinu is 33.7 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Waiohinu?
The average commute to work in Waiohinu is 27 minutes; 19.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waiohinu?
The unemployment rate in Waiohinu is 19.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waiohinu?
13.3% of adults in Waiohinu 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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