Hawaii · Metropolitan Area
Wailuku is a small city in Hawaii with a population of 15,754. Residents earn $93,958 per year, which is 25% above the national average.
Based on current data, Wailuku receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Wailuku offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wailuku is $93,958, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Wailuku is $781,700, making it a premium housing market at 177% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,747 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Wailuku has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 77.7% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.3% |
| 66% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $93,958 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,946 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,189 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,779 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,892 |
| Restaurants | 571 |
| Healthcare | 490 |
| Retail | 762 |
| Manufacturing | 136 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,960 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.38% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Census Median | $781,700 |
| 177% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $910,607 |
| Median List Price | $725,000 |
| Median List Price | $725,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $663 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 20.2% |
| Inventory | 94 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,747 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,220 |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,960 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.38% |
| Obesity | 25.3% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% |
| Depression | 16.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,323/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 490 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.3 inches |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 306 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,989/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8855°N, 156.5036°W |
| County FIPS | 15009 |
Winner: Democrat by 25.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,989/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 490 |
| Restaurants | 571 |
| Retail Stores | 762 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |