At a Glance
Median Income
$106,164
$46,661 per capita
Home Value
$709,500
Zillow: $857,649
Median Rent
$2,248/mo
38.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.3%
9.7% smoking rate
How Waipio Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waipio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waipio a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waipio residents earn a median household income of $106,164 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,661. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 Waipio is $709,500 , 152% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $857,649. Median rent is $2,248/month, with 38.7% 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 1984.
Education
27.7% of adults in Waipio hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waipio has an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C).
Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population11,196
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density8,957/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born19.1%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,164
Per Capita$46,661
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$87,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
C+
Home Value$709,500
Rent$2,248
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$857,649
Housing Units4,306
Rent Burden38.7%
Health
Obesity23.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp78°F
Rain16.4 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation350 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Waipio was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
19.1% 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.