Living in Waipahu, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waipahu · Census data 2020–2024
Waipahu has 40,482 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $103,895 (3% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $868,600, the median rent is $1,658/month.
Waipahu at a glance
- Population
- 40,482
- Median age
- 40.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $103,895State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $868,600State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,658/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 59.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Waipahu a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 12%.
The weather is best in December to February and April.
Cost of living in Waipahu
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waipahu the median home value is $868,600, 161% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,658 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,890 a month in housing costs.
Waipahu median household income
The median household income in Waipahu is $103,895 and the income per person is $31,626. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Waipahu: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,800
- Owner-occupied
- 59.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.3%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 4.27
Waipahu demographics
- Population
- 40,482
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 9,282
- Foreign-born
- 43.1%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waipahu ›
Education in Waipahu
20.1% of adults 25 and older in Waipahu have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waipahu
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 58.1%
- Public transit
- 13.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Waipahu vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waipahu | 40,482 | $103,895 | $868,600 | $1,658 |
| Waikele | 7,528 | $120,525 | $704,700 | $2,634 |
| West Loch Estate | 5,544 | $122,422 | $855,100 | $2,660 |
| Royal Kunia | 13,555 | $135,361 | $862,400 | $2,921 |
| Waipio | 10,870 | $109,877 | $749,500 | $2,219 |
| East Kapolei | 7,551 | $118,904 | $697,300 | $2,031 |
| Ewa Villages | 7,415 | $88,813 | $867,600 | $1,227 |
| Ewa Gentry | 26,563 | $135,684 | $816,000 | $2,580 |
| Pearl City | 44,547 | $118,112 | $901,500 | $2,316 |
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What is the median household income in Waipahu, HI?
The median household income in Waipahu is $103,895, 3% 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 Waipahu?
The median home value in Waipahu is $868,600, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Waipahu?
The median gross rent in Waipahu is $1,658 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Waipahu, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Hawaii median; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 12%.
What is the median age in Waipahu?
The median age in Waipahu is 40.2 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Waipahu?
The average commute to work in Waipahu is 33 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waipahu?
The unemployment rate in Waipahu is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waipahu?
20.1% of adults in Waipahu 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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