Waimea CDP (Kauai County), HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kauai County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
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
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$87,222 median income, 3.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$573,900 home value, $1,664/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$573,900
104% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,664/mo
43% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
44.9%
31% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
841
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$573,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$781,844
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
44.9%
Owner-Occupied
55.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,786/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,859/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,433/mo
3 Bedroom
$3,157/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,779/mo
Census median rent:
$1,664/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
44.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $573,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $781,844 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,664 |
| FMR Studio | $1,786 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,859 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,433 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $3,157 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,779 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 44.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 55.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 841 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |