Waianae, HI Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

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Michael Alvarez

Things Waianae needs to improve

Hi all, I'm single, late 50s, and Average temperature is around 75--F, so it's warm year-round. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. Worth the trade-offs? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Sophia Diaz

Housing in Waianae compared to Kansas City

Been living here since 2023. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Should I be concerned? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no...

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nathan_vibes

Is Waianae worth it salary-wise?

My partner and I are Average temperature is around 75--F, so it's warm year-round. It's a a small town city with about 12,907 people. Rent is about $1,307/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The ...

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Hudson

Pros and cons of Waianae after 10 years

Hey, I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. Median household income is $84,766, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,307/month for a decent place. With a population of 12,907, Waianae is a small town. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. T...

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Sophia Diaz

How much do you pay for rent in Waianae?

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $1,307 for rent here. Household incomes average around $84,766 in Waianae. Rent is about $1,307/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are wher...

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Wyatt

Is Waianae walkable?

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $487,200, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 75--F, so it's warm year-round. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What do you all think?

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Ruby Peterson

Moving from Memphis to Waianae next month

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 75--F, so it's warm year-round. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some gett...

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Ruby

Is Waianae getting better or worse?

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2010. Average temperature is around 75--F, so it's warm year-round. Homes are going for about $487,200 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Worth the trade-offs? Cheers. It's not ...

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Sophia Diaz

Considering Waianae vs Dallas -help me decide

So, Been living here since 2006. You can expect to pay around $1,307 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 12,907 people. Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs a...

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Michael Alvarez

Rent vs buy in Waianae -what makes sense?

So, Poverty rate is 12.0%, which is around average. With a population of 12,907, Waianae is a small town. The median home value here is around $487,200, which is pretty steep. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rou...

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