Wainiha, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kauai County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
319 Population 129/sq mi density
$103,906 Median Income $32,042 per capita
$918,000 Home Value $3,391,175 Zillow
74°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$103,906 median income, 3.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$918,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Wainiha, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,906
38% above
$32,042 per capita
Home Value
$918,000
226% above
Zillow: $3,391,175
Bachelor's Degree+
54.5%
62% above
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
18% below
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Wainiha Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
138%
Home Value
326%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
162%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wainiha a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wainiha residents earn a median household income of $103,906 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,042. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Wainiha is $918,000 , 226% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,391,175. The cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Education

54.5% of adults in Wainiha hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% above the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wainiha has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population319
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density129/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,906
Per Capita$32,042
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149

Housing

D
Home Value$918,000
Rent
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$3,391,175
Housing Units51
Rent Burden36.5%

Health

Obesity26.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,801/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain75.2 in/yr
Elevation623 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.5%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+26.6%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Wainiha was built in 1989.
19.7% work from home.
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.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 291 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.