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Cost of living in Wailuku summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wailuku. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Hawaii. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wailuku is 170 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wailuku is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wailuku is $924,155.
The median income in Wailuku is $102,942.
Wailuku's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wailuku Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wailuku | Hawaii | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 163 | 100 |
| Services | 129 | 124 | 100 |
| Groceries | 119 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 269 | 253 | 100 |
| Housing | 120 | 123 | 100 |
| Transportation | 131 | 132 | 100 |
| Utilities | 128 | 128 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wailuku, HI Weather
The average high in Wailuku is 82.5° and the average low is 67.2°.
There are 56.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wailuku |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 82.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 67.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 56.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wailuku Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wailuku
The current population in Wailuku is 16,926. The population has increased 9.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,926 | 7.4% |
| 2023 | 15,754 | -5.0% |
| 2022 | 16,590 | 5.9% |
| 2021 | 15,670 | -10.6% |
| 2020 | 17,523 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 17,708 | 2.0% |
| 2018 | 17,354 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 16,995 | 5.0% |
| 2016 | 16,179 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 16,064 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 16,196 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 16,001 | 2.4% |
| 2012 | 15,620 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 15,991 | 3.0% |
| 2010 | 15,525 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wailuku
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Wailuku is:
20.9% White with 3,540 White residents.
1.0% African American with 176 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.
33.4% Asian with 5,657 Asian residents.
10.2% Hawaiian with 1,732 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
26.7% Two Or More with 4,511 Two Or More residents.
7.7% Hispanic with 1,300 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wailuku | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20.9% | 20.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 33.4% | 36.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 10.2% | 9.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 26.7% | 21.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% | 9.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wailuku
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Wailuku is 49.0% female with 8,296 female residents.
Wailuku is 51.0% male with 8,630 male residents.
| Gender | Wailuku | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.0% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wailuku for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Wailuku completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Wailuku completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Wailuku completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Wailuku completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Wailuku completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Wailuku completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Wailuku completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Wailuku completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Wailuku completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wailuku | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wailuku, Hawaii
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2.0% of households in Wailuku earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Wailuku earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.8% of households in Wailuku earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.7% of households in Wailuku earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.2% of households in Wailuku earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.6% of households in Wailuku earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.0% of households in Wailuku earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.6% of households in Wailuku earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.6% of households in Wailuku earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.7% of households in Wailuku earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wailuku | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.2% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.6% | 13.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.6% | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.7% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
