At a Glance
Median Income
$111,971
$53,766 per capita
Home Value
$696,400
Zillow: $857,649
Median Rent
$2,739/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.4%
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Waikele Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waikele's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waikele 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
Waikele residents earn a median household income of $111,971 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,766. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,849 business establishments, including 2,617 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waikele is $696,400 , 147% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $857,649. Median rent is $2,739/month, with 30.7% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Waikele 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
34.8% of adults in Waikele hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waikele has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population7,950
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density7,227/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,971
Per Capita$53,766
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
B
Home Value$696,400
Rent$2,739
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$857,649
Housing Units3,079
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K
Health
Obesity22.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain64.1 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation204 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.8%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Waikele was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
There are 2,617 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.
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