Living in Waipio, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waipio · Census data 2020–2024
Waipio has 10,870 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $109,877 (9% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $749,500, the median rent is $2,219/month.
Waipio at a glance
- Population
- 10,870
- Median age
- 45.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $109,877State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $749,500State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,219/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Waipio a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Hawaii median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in January–February and April–May.
Cost of living in Waipio
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waipio the median home value is $749,500, 125% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,219 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,565 a month in housing costs.
Waipio median household income
The median household income in Waipio is $109,877 and the income per person is $48,960. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Waipio: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,357
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.61
Waipio demographics
- Population
- 10,870
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.9%
- Households
- 4,145
- Foreign-born
- 19.2%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waipio ›
Education in Waipio
29.3% of adults 25 and older in Waipio have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waipio
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Waipio vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waipio | 10,870 | $109,877 | $749,500 | $2,219 |
| Waikele | 7,528 | $120,525 | $704,700 | $2,634 |
| Waipahu | 40,482 | $103,895 | $868,600 | $1,658 |
| Royal Kunia | 13,555 | $135,361 | $862,400 | $2,921 |
| Mililani Town | 27,668 | $127,363 | $923,900 | $2,384 |
| Pearl City | 44,547 | $118,112 | $901,500 | $2,316 |
| Waipio Acres | 5,332 | $94,861 | $753,900 | $2,003 |
| West Loch Estate | 5,544 | $122,422 | $855,100 | $2,660 |
| Mililani Mauka | 21,278 | $138,942 | $988,100 | $2,350 |
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What is the median household income in Waipio, HI?
The median household income in Waipio is $109,877, 9% 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 Waipio?
The median home value in Waipio is $749,500, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Waipio?
The median gross rent in Waipio is $2,219 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Waipio, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Hawaii median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Waipio?
The median age in Waipio is 45.9 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Waipio?
The average commute to work in Waipio is 27 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waipio?
The unemployment rate in Waipio is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waipio?
29.3% of adults in Waipio 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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