Waihee-Waiehu, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Maui County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
11,369 Population 2,669/sq mi density
$128,266 Median Income $34,068 per capita
$740,300 Home Value $910,607 Zillow
$2,224 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$128,266 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$740,300 home value, $2,224/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Waihee-Waiehu, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$128,266
71% above
$34,068 per capita
Home Value
$740,300
163% above
Zillow: $910,607
Median Rent
$2,224/mo
91% above
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
21% below
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F

How Waihee-Waiehu Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Waihee-Waiehu's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
171%
Home Value
263%
Rent
191%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waihee-Waiehu a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waihee-Waiehu residents earn a median household income of $128,266 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,068. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,892 business establishments, including 571 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waihee-Waiehu is $740,300 , 163% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $910,607. Median rent is $2,224/month, with 30.6% 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 1990.

Education

18.7% of adults in Waihee-Waiehu hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waihee-Waiehu has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population11,369
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density2,669/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born15.1%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$128,266
Per Capita$34,068
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty7.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189

Housing

B
Home Value$740,300
Rent$2,224
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$910,607
Housing Units2,776
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity25.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,323/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Rain16.2 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation144 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Waihee-Waiehu was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (91 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
15.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 571 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.