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Cost of living in Waianae summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waianae. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Hawaii. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waianae is 142 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waianae is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Waianae is $574,226.
The median income in Waianae is $81,733.
Waianae's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waianae Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waianae | Hawaii | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 163 | 100 |
| Services | 124 | 124 | 100 |
| Groceries | 117 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 186 | 253 | 100 |
| Housing | 119 | 123 | 100 |
| Transportation | 129 | 132 | 100 |
| Utilities | 125 | 128 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Waianae, HI Weather
The average high in Waianae is 82.6° and the average low is 68.2°.
There are 27.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 20.6 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waianae |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 82.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 68.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 27.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 20.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Waianae Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waianae
The current population in Waianae is 12,918. The population has increased 2.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,918 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 12,907 | -6.1% |
| 2022 | 13,749 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 14,152 | 7.3% |
| 2020 | 13,192 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 13,609 | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 14,054 | 3.1% |
| 2017 | 13,636 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 13,426 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 13,632 | 7.4% |
| 2014 | 12,694 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 12,680 | 5.2% |
| 2012 | 12,052 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 12,367 | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 12,639 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waianae
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Waianae is:
7.6% White with 979 White residents.
1.0% African American with 134 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
8.6% Asian with 1,112 Asian residents.
38.8% Hawaiian with 5,009 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 24 Other residents.
29.6% Two Or More with 3,824 Two Or More residents.
14.2% Hispanic with 1,831 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waianae | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7.6% | 20.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.6% | 36.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 38.8% | 9.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 29.6% | 21.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 14.2% | 9.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Waianae
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Waianae is 51.2% female with 6,613 female residents.
Waianae is 48.8% male with 6,305 male residents.
| Gender | Waianae | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waianae for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Waianae completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Waianae completed 9-12th grade.
49.0% of adults in Waianae completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Waianae completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Waianae completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Waianae completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Waianae completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Waianae completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Waianae completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waianae | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 49.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waianae, Hawaii
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3.1% of households in Waianae earn Less than $10,000.
5.3% of households in Waianae earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.2% of households in Waianae earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.2% of households in Waianae earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.3% of households in Waianae earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.8% of households in Waianae earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.3% of households in Waianae earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.8% of households in Waianae earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.0% of households in Waianae earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.1% of households in Waianae earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waianae | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.2% | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.2% | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.3% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.8% | 13.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.8% | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.0% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.1% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
