At a Glance
Median Income
$68,548
$38,066 per capita
Home Value
$697,300
Zillow: $947,141
Median Rent
$2,272/mo
43.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Wailua Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wailua's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wailua a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wailua residents earn a median household income of $68,548 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,066. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,468 business establishments, including 291 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wailua is $697,300 , 147% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $947,141. Median rent is $2,272/month, with 43.2% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Wailua 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
26.3% of adults in Wailua hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wailua 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 61.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population2,544
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density1,652/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,548
Per Capita$38,066
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$5,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
F
Home Value$697,300
Rent$2,272
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$947,141
Housing Units1,558
Rent Burden43.2%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K
Health
Obesity24.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,801/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain61.3 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation34 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Wailua was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (104 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 291 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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