Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Hawaii County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
10,242 Population 260/sq mi density
$89,268 Median Income $42,599 per capita
$652,900 Home Value $645,846 Zillow
$2,039 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
79°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$89,268 median income, 4.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$652,900 home value, $2,039/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County), HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,268
19% above
$42,599 per capita
Home Value
$652,900
132% above
Zillow: $645,846
Median Rent
$2,039/mo
75% above
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.9%
18% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
16% below
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
79°F

How Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
119%
Home Value
232%
Rent
175%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
118%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) residents earn a median household income of $89,268 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,599. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,367 business establishments, including 490 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) is $652,900 , 132% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $645,846. Median rent is $2,039/month, with 27.0% 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 1992.

Education

39.9% of adults in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) has an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population10,242
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density260/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born14.3%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$89,268
Per Capita$42,599
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113

Housing

C+
Home Value$652,900
Rent$2,039
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$645,846
Housing Units3,853
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity27.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,851/100K

Climate

Avg Temp79°F
Rain60.1 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation2,912 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.9%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) was built in 1992.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
14.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 490 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.