At a Glance
Median Income
$128,266
$34,068 per capita
Home Value
$740,300
Zillow: $910,607
Median Rent
$2,224/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waihee-Waiehu a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 2.1% (42% 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.
Safety & Crime
Waihee-Waiehu 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
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 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population11,369
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density2,669/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,266
Per Capita$34,068
Unemployment2.1%
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%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,323/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain23.3 in/yr
AQI24 (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.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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