Hawaii · Metropolitan Area
Waikapu is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 3,645. Residents earn $121,618 per year, which is 62% above the national average.
Based on current data, Waikapu receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Waikapu stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Waikapu is $121,618, which is significantly higher than the national average — 62% above $75,149. This places Waikapu among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Waikapu is $837,700, making it a premium housing market at 197% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,696 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Waikapu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 90.7% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.3% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $121,618 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,553 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,189 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,779 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,892 |
| Restaurants | 571 |
| Healthcare | 490 |
| Retail | 762 |
| Manufacturing | 136 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,960 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.35% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| Census Median | $837,700 |
| 197% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,150,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,150,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $663 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.9% |
| Price Drops | 71.4% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,696 |
| 132% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,960 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.35% |
| Obesity | 24.2% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.2% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,323/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 490 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.3 inches |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8367°N, 156.5306°W |
| County FIPS | 15009 |
Winner: Democrat by 25.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 490 |
| Restaurants | 571 |
| Retail Stores | 762 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |