At a Glance
Median Income
$114,896
$42,478 per capita
Home Value
$711,800
Zillow: $1,099,467
Median Rent
$1,786/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
14.1% smoking rate
How Waimanalo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waimanalo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waimanalo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waimanalo residents earn a median household income of $114,896 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,478. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% 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 Waimanalo is $711,800 , 153% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,099,467. Median rent is $1,786/month, with 23.4% 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 1976.
Education
16.4% of adults in Waimanalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waimanalo has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population5,634
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density1,292/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$114,896
Per Capita$42,478
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
B
Home Value$711,800
Rent$1,786
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$1,099,467
Housing Units1,371
Rent Burden23.4%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation78 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Waimanalo was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
There are 2,617 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.