At a Glance
Median Income
$72,188
$33,649 per capita
Home Value
$532,400
Zillow: $586,936
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
14.7% smoking rate
How Wainaku Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wainaku's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wainaku a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wainaku residents earn a median household income of $72,188 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,649. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% 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 Wainaku is $532,400 , 89% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $586,936. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 18.5% 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 1973.
Education
29.0% of adults in Wainaku hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wainaku has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 120.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population1,082
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density820/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born15.7%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,188
Per Capita$33,649
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
C
Home Value$532,400
Rent$1,100
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$586,936
Housing Units430
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity23.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain120.4 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation324 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute18 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Wainaku was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Hilo International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
15.7% 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.