Hawaii · Metropolitan Area
Waikele is a small city in Hawaii with a population of 7,950. Residents earn $111,971 per year, which is 49% above the national average.
Based on current data, Waikele 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 low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Waikele stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Waikele is $111,971, which is significantly higher than the national average — 49% above $75,149. This places Waikele among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Waikele is $696,400, making it a premium housing market at 147% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,739 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Waikele has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F. Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 80.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.3% |
| 44% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $111,971 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,766 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,343 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,531 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 31,849 |
| County GDP | $87,066M |
| Restaurants | 2,617 |
| Healthcare | 2,562 |
| Retail | 2,678 |
| Manufacturing | 447 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,790 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.54% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Census Median | $696,400 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $562,500 |
| Median List Price | $562,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $682 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% |
| Price Drops | 15.0% |
| Inventory | 20 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,739 |
| 136% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,790 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.54% |
| Obesity | 22.4% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.9% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 14.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,042/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,562 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 64.1 inches |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 204 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.4026°N, 158.0058°W |
| County FIPS | 15003 |
Winner: Democrat by 21.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 7,227/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,562 |
| Restaurants | 2,617 |
| Retail Stores | 2,678 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |