At a Glance
Median Income
$94,900
$51,764 per capita
Home Value
$898,300
Zillow: $947,141
Median Rent
$2,052/mo
46.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
11.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wailua Homesteads a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.6% (28% above 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.
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 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,136
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density976/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,900
Per Capita$51,764
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$5,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
F
Home Value$898,300
Rent$2,052
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$947,141
Housing Units2,514
Rent Burden46.7%
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,801/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation410 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Wailua Homesteads was built in 1984.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (107 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 291 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.