At a Glance
Median Income
$93,958
$48,946 per capita
Home Value
$781,700
Zillow: $910,856
Median Rent
$1,747/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
12.2% smoking rate
How Wailuku Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wailuku's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wailuku a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wailuku residents earn a median household income of $93,958 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,946. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,892 business establishments, including 571 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wailuku is $781,700 , 177% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $910,856. Median rent is $1,747/month, with 32.7% 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 1986.
Education
35.8% of adults in Wailuku hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wailuku has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population15,754
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density2,989/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born12.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,958
Per Capita$48,946
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
D
Home Value$781,700
Rent$1,747
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$910,856
Housing Units6,647
Rent Burden32.7%
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,323/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain16.2 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation306 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Wailuku was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (88 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
12.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 571 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.