At a Glance
Median Income
$89,375
$74,097 per capita
Home Value
$1,363,700
Zillow: $1,011,805
Median Rent
$2,485/mo
48.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.9%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Wailea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wailea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wailea a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wailea residents earn a median household income of $89,375 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,097. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% 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 Wailea is $1,363,700 , 384% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,011,805. Median rent is $2,485/month, with 48.2% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Wailea 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
44.9% of adults in Wailea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wailea has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population6,571
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density883/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$89,375
Per Capita$74,097
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty13.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
F
Home Value$1,363,700
Rent$2,485
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$1,011,805
Housing Units6,216
Rent Burden48.2%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,323/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation227 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.9%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+19.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute18 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Wailea was built in 1987.
27.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% 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.
All Countries
