Waiohinu, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Hawaii County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
159 Population 119/sq mi density
$67,813 Median Income $25,029 per capita
$376,200 Home Value $398,200 Zillow
75°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$67,813 median income, 15.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$376,200 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Waiohinu, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,813
10% below
$25,029 per capita
Home Value
$376,200
33% above
Zillow: $398,200
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
68% below
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
15.4%
328% above
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
8% below
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How Waiohinu Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
133%
Poverty
403%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
428%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waiohinu a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waiohinu residents earn a median household income of $67,813 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,029. The unemployment rate stands at 15.4% (328% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 50.0% 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 Waiohinu is $376,200 , 33% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $398,200. The cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

10.7% of adults in Waiohinu hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waiohinu has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population159
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$67,813
Per Capita$25,029
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113

Housing

B+
Home Value$376,200
Rent
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$398,200
Housing Units73
Rent Burden21.6%

Health

Obesity29.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death7,851/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation1,325 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute26 min
Broadband73.5%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Waiohinu was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.8% 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.