At a Glance
Median Income
$84,656
$39,209 per capita
Home Value
$942,300
Zillow: $1,048,889
Median Rent
$1,707/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
11.7% smoking rate
How Waialua Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waialua's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waialua a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waialua residents earn a median household income of $84,656 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,209. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% 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 Waialua is $942,300 , 234% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,048,889. Median rent is $1,707/month, with 34.1% 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 1961.
Education
29.0% of adults in Waialua hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waialua has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population3,015
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density1,377/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born16.3%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,656
Per Capita$39,209
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
F
Home Value$942,300
Rent$1,707
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$1,048,889
Housing Units1,252
Rent Burden34.1%
Health
Obesity27.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation42 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Waialua was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
16.3% 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.