At a Glance
Median Income
$86,883
$37,553 per capita
Home Value
$716,800
Zillow: $860,042
Median Rent
$1,443/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
13.0% smoking rate
How Wahiawa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wahiawa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wahiawa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wahiawa residents earn a median household income of $86,883 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,553. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,849 business establishments, including 2,617 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wahiawa is $716,800 , 154% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $860,042. Median rent is $1,443/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
23.9% of adults in Wahiawa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wahiawa has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population17,515
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density7,648/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born19.8%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$86,883
Per Capita$37,553
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
D
Home Value$716,800
Rent$1,443
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$860,042
Housing Units6,482
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain64.1 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation965 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute33 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Wahiawa was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
19.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
There are 2,617 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.