Waipio Acres, HI

Hawaii · Metropolitan Area

Waipio Acres is a small city in Hawaii with a population of 5,146. Residents earn $95,781 per year, which is 27% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
5,146 Population 5,251/sq mi density
$95,781 Median Income $40,631 per capita
$602,600 Home Value
$1,958 Median Rent
72°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$95,781 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$602,600 home value, $1,958/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,781
27% higher than US avg
Home Value $602,600
114% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.2%
16% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,958
68% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.4%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

How Waipio Acres Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,146
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density5,251/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 13%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,781
Per Capita$40,631
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$87,066M
Commute33 min

Housing

B
Home Value$602,600
Rent$1,958
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity26.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.5%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
AQI24 (Good)
Rain64.1 in/yr
Elevation734 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+92.9%
School Score4.88

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute33 min
Libraries25

Is Waipio Acres a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waipio Acres receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Waipio Acres offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waipio Acres is $95,781, 27% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waipio Acres is $602,600, making it a premium housing market at 114% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,958 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Waipio Acres has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F. Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Waipio Acres has a population of 5,146 with a density of 5,251 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (13%), with 4.1% Hispanic, 3.2% Black.

Population

5,146
Total Population
5,251
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Waipio Acres vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.5%
1% above US avg
Spanish20.5%
53% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Waipio Acres vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waipio Acres is $95,781, which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Waipio Acres vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,781
27% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,631
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
IRS Avg AGI$87,531

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)31,849
County GDP$87,066M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,617
Healthcare2,562
Retail2,678
Manufacturing447

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,790
8% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.8 min
Work from Home5.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Waipio Acres is $602,600, 114% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,958 (68% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$602,600
114% above US avg
Median List Price$455,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$455,000
$/Sq Ft$437
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio99.2%
Price Drops23.5%
Inventory34

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,958
68% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,786
1 Bedroom$1,859
2 Bedrooms$2,433
3 Bedrooms$3,157
4 Bedrooms$3,779

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,790
8% above US avg
Effective Rate0.63%
In Waipio Acres, 26.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.5% report depression. 21.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Waipio Acres vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.4%
18% below US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure27.2%
Asthma10.1%
COPD4.0%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity21.0%
Depression16.5%
Mental Distress15.7%
Physical Distress11.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Checkup Rate75.8%
Premature Death6,042/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access96.6%
Healthcare Facilities2,562

Crime Rates: Waipio Acres vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)54

Safety Score

Waipio Acres has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 64.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall64.1 inches
69% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation734 ft (224 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density5,251/sq mi
Coordinates21.4688°N, 158.0173°W
County FIPS15003
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 21.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.3%
D 59.9%

Winner: Democrat by 21.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.2%
16% below US avg
High School+92.9%
School Test Score4.88
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density5,251/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities2,562
Restaurants2,617
Retail Stores2,678

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)54

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.8 min
Work from Home5.5%

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