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Waipahu, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Honolulu County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
39,871 Population 14,877/sq mi density
$98,633 Median Income $30,363 per capita
$835,400 Home Value $857,649 Zillow
$1,585 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 1,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$98,633 median income, 2.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$835,400 home value, $1,585/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Waipahu, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,633
31% above
$30,363 per capita
Home Value
$835,400
196% above
Zillow: $857,649
Median Rent
$1,585/mo
36% above
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
39% below
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
45% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.0%
28% below
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Waipahu Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
131%
Home Value
296%
Rent
136%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waipahu 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

Waipahu residents earn a median household income of $98,633 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,363. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,849 business establishments, including 2,617 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waipahu is $835,400 , 196% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $857,649. Median rent is $1,585/month, with 31.0% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Waipahu reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,045/100K.

Education

18.6% of adults in Waipahu hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waipahu has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Data Overview

People

Population39,871
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density14,877/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,633
Per Capita$30,363
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

D
Home Value$835,400
Rent$1,585
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$857,649
Housing Units9,224
Rent Burden31.0%

Crime

F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K

Health

Obesity23.0%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,042/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.9 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation10 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in Waipahu was built in 1971.
12.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
There are 2,617 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.