At a Glance
Median Income
$89,016
$47,663 per capita
Home Value
$597,700
Zillow: $821,679
Median Rent
$1,892/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.0%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
78°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Waimalu Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waimalu's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waimalu a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waimalu residents earn a median household income of $89,016 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,663. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,849 business establishments, including 2,617 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waimalu is $597,700 , 112% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $821,679. Median rent is $1,892/month, with 26.9% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Waimalu reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,045/100K.
Education
36.3% of adults in Waimalu hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waimalu has an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C).
Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population14,176
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density7,746/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$89,016
Per Capita$47,663
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
C+
Home Value$597,700
Rent$1,892
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$821,679
Housing Units6,094
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K
Health
Obesity25.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp78°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.4 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation252 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Waimalu was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
There are 2,617 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.
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