Hawaii
Wainiha is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 319. Residents earn $103,906 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, Wainiha receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Wainiha offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wainiha is $103,906, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Wainiha among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Wainiha is $918,000, making it a premium housing market at 226% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Wainiha is a highly educated community — 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Wainiha enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,906 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,042 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,149 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,299 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,468 |
| County GDP | $5,552M |
| Restaurants | 291 |
| Healthcare | 213 |
| Retail | 350 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,172 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.45% |
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 19.7% |
| Census Median | $918,000 |
| 226% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,172 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.45% |
| Obesity | 26.4% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.7% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.1% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 70.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,801/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 213 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.3 inches |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.1921°N, 159.5467°W |
| County FIPS | 15007 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.5% |
| 62% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 129/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 24.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 213 |
| Restaurants | 291 |
| Retail Stores | 350 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 19.7% |