At a Glance
Median Income
$121,618
$45,553 per capita
Home Value
$837,700
Zillow: $910,607
Median Rent
$2,696/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.5%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Waikapu Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waikapu's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waikapu a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waikapu residents earn a median household income of $121,618 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,553. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Waikapu is $837,700 , 197% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $910,607. Median rent is $2,696/month, with 32.3% 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 2003.
Safety & Crime
Waikapu 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
39.5% of adults in Waikapu hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waikapu 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
Population3,645
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density331/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,618
Per Capita$45,553
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
C+
Home Value$837,700
Rent$2,696
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$910,607
Housing Units1,137
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K
Health
Obesity24.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,323/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain23.3 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation1,608 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.5%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Waikapu was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.9% 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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