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Cost of living in Wailea summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wailea. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Hawaii. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wailea is 236 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wailea is 2.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wailea is $1,523,581.
The median income in Wailea is $90,000.
Wailea's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wailea Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wailea | Hawaii | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 163 | 100 |
| Services | 128 | 124 | 100 |
| Groceries | 119 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 501 | 253 | 100 |
| Housing | 121 | 123 | 100 |
| Transportation | 131 | 132 | 100 |
| Utilities | 127 | 128 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wailea, HI Weather
The average high in Wailea is 78.9° and the average low is 64.5°.
There are 66.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wailea |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 64.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 66.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wailea Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wailea
The current population in Wailea is 6,352. The population has decreased 2.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,352 | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 6,571 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 6,517 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 6,546 | 4.9% |
| 2020 | 6,239 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 6,218 | 9.9% |
| 2018 | 5,656 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 5,602 | -4.0% |
| 2016 | 5,833 | 3.1% |
| 2015 | 5,656 | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 6,107 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 6,038 | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 6,330 | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 6,129 | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 6,483 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wailea
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Wailea is:
67.3% White with 4,273 White residents.
1.0% African American with 65 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 22 American Indian residents.
10.0% Asian with 633 Asian residents.
1.2% Hawaiian with 76 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 5 Other residents.
10.6% Two Or More with 671 Two Or More residents.
9.6% Hispanic with 607 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wailea | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.3% | 20.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.0% | 36.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 1.2% | 9.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 10.6% | 21.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.6% | 9.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wailea
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Wailea is 47.8% female with 3,035 female residents.
Wailea is 52.2% male with 3,317 male residents.
| Gender | Wailea | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wailea for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Wailea completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Wailea completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Wailea completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Wailea completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Wailea completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Wailea completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Wailea completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in Wailea completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Wailea completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wailea | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wailea, Hawaii
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5.2% of households in Wailea earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Wailea earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.5% of households in Wailea earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Wailea earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.7% of households in Wailea earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.5% of households in Wailea earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.9% of households in Wailea earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.2% of households in Wailea earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.1% of households in Wailea earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.3% of households in Wailea earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wailea | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.5% | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.7% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.5% | 13.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.2% | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.1% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.3% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
