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Waimalu, HI Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Ella Kelly

Relocating to Waimalu, HI -pros and cons?

I'm retired and Average temperature is around 78--F, so it's warm year-round. With a population of 14,176, Waimalu is a small town. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system v...

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Zoey Lopez

Commute times in Waimalu -how bad?

So, Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do? TIA! The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good s...

13 replies 11 upvotes jobs
Mateo King

Planning a move to Waimalu -neighborhoods?

Anyone else feel this way? The median home value here is around $597,700, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,892 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene...

1 replies 14 upvotes moving
Zoey Lopez

How is Waimalu for outdoor activities?

Am I wrong here? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Sebastian Stewart

Is it worth buying in Waimalu?

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $89,016 in Waimalu. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for Waimalu?

1 replies 9 upvotes housing
Ella Kelly

What I wish I knew before living in Waimalu

Been meaning to ask this. I work in marketing and Average temperature is around 78--F, so it's warm year-round. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What are your go-to spots? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing ...

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dc_jose

Just moved to Waimalu, any tips?

First post here. Median household income is $89,016, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,892/month for a decent place. With a population of 14,176, Waimalu is a small town. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decen...

3 replies 6 upvotes moving
Skylar Rivera

Worst things about Waimalu nobody talks about

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Waimalu sits at 232.1 per 100K. Homes are going for about $597,700 on average. It's a a small town city with about 14,176 people. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. There's a growing tech scene...

3 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Ella Kelly

Moving to Waimalu -what should I know?

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $597,700, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $89,016, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Waimalu sits at 232.1 per 100K. It's not per...

0 replies 13 upvotes moving
Janet B.

Pros and cons of Waimalu after 2 years

Curious what people think. I'm single, late 50s, and It's a a small town city with about 14,176 people. You can expect to pay around $1,892 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Does this match your experience?...

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