Waiahole-Waikane, HI

Hawaii · Metropolitan Area

Waiahole-Waikane is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 879. Residents earn $80,556 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
879 Population 129/sq mi density
$80,556 Median Income $39,663 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
74°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$80,556 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
43.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,556
7% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.0%
28% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.8%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.7%
46% lower than US avg

How Waiahole-Waikane Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population879
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density129/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,556
Per Capita$39,663
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$87,066M
Commute35 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.5%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
AQI24 (Good)
Rain76.2 in/yr
Elevation126 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.0%
High School+95.6%
School Score4.88

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute35 min
Libraries25

Is Waiahole-Waikane a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waiahole-Waikane receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Waiahole-Waikane stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waiahole-Waikane is $80,556, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 43.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Waiahole-Waikane has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 76.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Waiahole-Waikane has a population of 879 with a density of 129 people per square mile. The median age is 41.3 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (9.2%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

879
Total Population
129
People / sq mi
41.3yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
6.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.8%
Female 43.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Waiahole-Waikane vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.8%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.2%
16% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Waiahole-Waikane vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waiahole-Waikane is $80,556, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Waiahole-Waikane vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,556
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,663
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
IRS Avg AGI$87,531

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.7%
46% below US avg
Establishments (County)31,849
County GDP$87,066M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,617
Healthcare2,562
Retail2,678
Manufacturing447

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,790
8% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.1 min
Work from Home31.9%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,786
1 Bedroom$1,859
2 Bedrooms$2,433
3 Bedrooms$3,157
4 Bedrooms$3,779

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,790
8% above US avg
In Waiahole-Waikane, 30.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.5% report depression. 18.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Waiahole-Waikane vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.8%
4% below US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma12.3%
COPD4.7%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.9%
Physical Inactivity18.9%
Depression19.5%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Checkup Rate75.3%
Premature Death6,042/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access96.6%
Healthcare Facilities2,562

Crime Rates: Waiahole-Waikane vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)54

Safety Score

Waiahole-Waikane has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 76.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall76.2 inches
101% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation126 ft (38 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density129/sq mi
Coordinates21.4898°N, 157.8660°W
County FIPS15003
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 43.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 21.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.3%
D 59.9%

Winner: Democrat by 21.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.0%
28% above US avg
High School+95.6%
School Test Score4.88
A Education Grade (4.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density129/sq mi
Total Area6.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities2,562
Restaurants2,617
Retail Stores2,678

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)54

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.1 min
Work from Home31.9%

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