Hawaii · Metropolitan Area
Waipio is a small city in Hawaii with a population of 11,196. Residents earn $106,164 per year, which is 41% above the national average.
Based on current data, Waipio 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 offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Waipio is $106,164, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Waipio among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Waipio is $709,500, making it a premium housing market at 152% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,248 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Waipio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
| English Only | 77.5% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.5% |
| 68% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $106,164 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,661 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,343 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,531 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 31,849 |
| County GDP | $87,066M |
| Restaurants | 2,617 |
| Healthcare | 2,562 |
| Retail | 2,678 |
| Manufacturing | 447 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,790 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.53% |
| Commute Time | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Census Median | $709,500 |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $467,500 |
| Median List Price | $467,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $747 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.1% |
| Inventory | 35 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,248 |
| 93% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,790 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.53% |
| Obesity | 23.3% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 14.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,042/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,562 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.1 inches |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 350 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,957/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.4144°N, 157.9966°W |
| County FIPS | 15003 |
Winner: Democrat by 21.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.7% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 8,957/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,562 |
| Restaurants | 2,617 |
| Retail Stores | 2,678 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Avg Commute | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |