Living in Waipio Acres, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waipio Acres · Census data 2020–2024
Waipio Acres has 5,332 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $94,861 (6% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $753,900, the median rent is $2,003/month.
Waipio Acres at a glance
- Population
- 5,332
- Median age
- 40.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $94,861State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $753,900State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,003/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Waipio Acres a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
The weather is best in January to March and May.
Cost of living in Waipio Acres
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waipio Acres the median home value is $753,900, 127% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,003 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,529 a month in housing costs.
Waipio Acres median household income
The median household income in Waipio Acres is $94,861 and the income per person is $40,436. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Waipio Acres: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,975
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.86
Waipio Acres demographics
- Population
- 5,332
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 1,863
- Foreign-born
- 16.1%
- Veterans
- 16.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waipio Acres ›
Education in Waipio Acres
26.9% of adults 25 and older in Waipio Acres have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waipio Acres
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 3%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Waipio Acres vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waipio Acres | 5,332 | $94,861 | $753,900 | $2,003 |
| Wheeler AFB | 2,097 | $91,667 | — | $2,867 |
| Mililani Mauka | 21,278 | $138,942 | $988,100 | $2,350 |
| Mililani Town | 27,668 | $127,363 | $923,900 | $2,384 |
| Wahiawa | 17,996 | $87,143 | $806,200 | $1,546 |
| Whitmore Village | 4,105 | $104,900 | $829,900 | $1,829 |
| Schofield Barracks | 16,270 | $80,388 | — | $3,230 |
| Waipio | 10,870 | $109,877 | $749,500 | $2,219 |
| Royal Kunia | 13,555 | $135,361 | $862,400 | $2,921 |
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What is the median household income in Waipio Acres, HI?
The median household income in Waipio Acres is $94,861, 6% 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 Waipio Acres?
The median home value in Waipio Acres is $753,900, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Waipio Acres?
The median gross rent in Waipio Acres is $2,003 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Waipio Acres, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
What is the median age in Waipio Acres?
The median age in Waipio Acres is 40.4 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Waipio Acres?
The average commute to work in Waipio Acres is 30 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waipio Acres?
The unemployment rate in Waipio Acres is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waipio Acres?
26.9% of adults in Waipio Acres 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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