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Wailuku, HI Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

James

What Wailuku does better than anywhere else

First post here. Just moved here 7 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Wailuku sits at 232.1 per 100K. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. With a population of 15,754, Wailuku is a small town. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes s...

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Claire

Wailuku in the winter -how bad?

Random thought, I'm originally from Minneapolis and Homes are going for about $781,700 on average. With a population of 15,754, Wailuku is a small town. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Avery Thompson

Just moved to Wailuku, any tips?

So, My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Wailuku sits at 232.1 per 100K. Homes are going for about $781,700 on average. It's a a small town city with about 15,754 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Ni...

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Andrew S.

What I wish I knew before living in Wailuku

So, I'm originally from Sacramento and With a population of 15,754, Wailuku is a small town. Rent is about $1,747/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $781,700 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's...

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James

Moving to Wailuku with kids -good idea?

Homes are going for about $781,700 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Should I be concerned? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour,...

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James

Weekend activities in Wailuku?

Median household income is $93,958, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Has anyone dealt with this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or...

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Addison Thomas

Worst things about Wailuku nobody talks about

Hi all, I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $93,958 in Wailuku. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system va...

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James

What Wailuku does better than anywhere else

Longtime lurker here, I've been here for 7 years and It's a a small town city with about 15,754 people. Rent is about $1,747/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $781,700, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $93,958, which feels pretty solid for the area. The ...

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Amelia Martinez

Anyone work in healthcare in Wailuku?

OK so I'm retired and Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $93,958 in Wailuku. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas ...

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Skylar Smith

What I wish I knew before living in Wailuku

Hey everyone, It's a a small town city with about 15,754 people. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. With a population of 15,754, Wailuku is a small town. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during r...

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