At a Glance
Median Income
$84,766
$29,607 per capita
Home Value
$487,200
Zillow: $570,357
Median Rent
$1,307/mo
38.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Waianae Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waianae's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waianae a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waianae residents earn a median household income of $84,766 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,607. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% 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 Waianae is $487,200 , 73% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $570,357. Median rent is $1,307/month, with 38.0% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Waianae reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,045/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Waianae hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waianae has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population12,907
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density2,395/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$84,766
Per Capita$29,607
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
B
Home Value$487,200
Rent$1,307
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$570,357
Housing Units3,735
Rent Burden38.0%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain21.8 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute41 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Waianae was built in 1979.
10.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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