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Waipahu, HI Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Lucas Flores

Planning a move to Waipahu -neighborhoods?

Hey everyone, You can expect to pay around $1,585 for rent here. With a population of 39,871, Waipahu is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 10.1%, which is around average. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,871 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you ge...

7 replies 19 upvotes moving
Abigail Morales

Living in Waipahu -the reality

Median household income is $98,633, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,871 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living ...

1 replies 13 upvotes living
Natalie M.

Raising a family in Waipahu -thoughts?

Longtime lurker here, Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

3 replies 18 upvotes living
Scarlett C.

How much do you pay for rent in Waipahu?

Alright, I'm single, late 50s, and It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

14 replies 10 upvotes housing
Lucas Flores

What's it really like living in Waipahu?

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Waipahu sits at 232.1 per 100K. Rent is about $1,585/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,585 for rent here. Homes are going for about $835,400 on average. The median home value here is around $835,400, w...

3 replies 8 upvotes living
Alice Rogers

Anyone else love living in Waipahu?

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 77--F, so it's warm year-round. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts. Any help is appreciated. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still man...

11 replies 3 upvotes living
Sadie Patel

Relocating to Waipahu, HI -pros and cons?

I've been here for 11 years and The median home value here is around $835,400, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,585/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse....

10 replies 4 upvotes moving
Eliana Bailey

Job hunting in Waipahu -tips?

Hi all, Homes are going for about $835,400 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

3 replies 15 upvotes jobs
Aria F.

Dog-friendly places in Waipahu?

Hey, I'm originally from Albuquerque and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Let me know your thoughts. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -som...

2 replies 26 upvotes qa
Kayden Thomas

Cost of living reality check -Waipahu

Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $98,633 in Waipahu. Median household income is $98,633, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Waipahu sits at 232.1 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used t...

3 replies 6 upvotes housing
Sadie Patel

Planning a move to Waipahu -neighborhoods?

Hey, Median household income is $98,633, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 39,871, Waipahu is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do?

1 replies 26 upvotes moving
Sadie Patel

Raising a family in Waipahu -thoughts?

Random thought, I work in construction and Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to spots?

5 replies 0 upvotes living
Noah Ramirez

Anyone else love living in Waipahu?

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Waipahu sits at 232.1 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What do you all think? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Pr...

0 replies 11 upvotes living
Eliana Bailey

Considering Waipahu vs Miami -help me decide

Random thought, I'm originally from Raleigh and Crime rate is something to consider -Waipahu sits at 232.1 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What do you all think? There's a real sense of community in certain nei...

3 replies 13 upvotes moving
Eliana Bailey

Relocating to Waipahu, HI -pros and cons?

So, Average temperature is around 77--F, so it's warm year-round. Crime rate is something to consider -Waipahu sits at 232.1 per 100K. Poverty rate is 10.1%, which is around average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I t...

0 replies 10 upvotes moving
Kayden Thomas

Things Waipahu needs to improve

Crime rate is something to consider -Waipahu sits at 232.1 per 100K. Household incomes average around $98,633 in Waipahu. Poverty rate is 10.1%, which is around average. Average temperature is around 77--F, so it's warm year-round. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not...

0 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Abigail Morales

Working in Waipahu -salaries realistic?

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 10.1%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $1,585 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What are your go-to spots? Cost of living is definitely ris...

13 replies 1 upvotes jobs
Nova Brooks

Top 5 things I love about Waipahu

Hey, You can expect to pay around $1,585 for rent here. Household incomes average around $98,633 in Waipahu. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Thoughts? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but y...

11 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
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