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Wailua Homesteads, HI
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Wailua Homesteads, HI
At a Glance
How Wailua Homesteads Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wailua Homesteads's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wailua Homesteads a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wailua Homesteads residents earn a median household income of $94,900 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,764. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% 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 Homesteads is $898,300 , 219% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $947,141. Median rent is $2,052/month, with 46.7% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Wailua Homesteads 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
32.9% of adults in Wailua Homesteads hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wailua Homesteads 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.