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Waimea CDP (Kauai County), HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kauai County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,070 Population 1,119/sq mi density
$87,222 Median Income $41,281 per capita
$573,900 Home Value $781,844 Zillow
$1,664 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 1,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$87,222 median income, 2.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$573,900 home value, $1,664/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Waimea CDP (Kauai County), HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,222
16% above
$41,281 per capita
Home Value
$573,900
104% above
Zillow: $781,844
Median Rent
$1,664/mo
43% above
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
39% below
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
22% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
9% below
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
116%
Home Value
204%
Rent
143%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

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

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waimea CDP (Kauai County) residents earn a median household income of $87,222 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,281. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,468 business establishments, including 291 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waimea CDP (Kauai County) is $573,900 , 104% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $781,844. Median rent is $1,664/month, with 32.5% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Waimea CDP (Kauai County) 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

26.3% of adults in Waimea CDP (Kauai County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waimea CDP (Kauai County) has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Data Overview

People

Population2,070
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density1,119/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,222
Per Capita$41,281
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$5,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149

Housing

C+
Home Value$573,900
Rent$1,664
Ownership44.9%
Zillow$781,844
Housing Units841
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K

Health

Obesity29.1%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,801/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation389 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Waimea CDP (Kauai County) was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (121 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 291 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.