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Cost of living in Waimalu summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waimalu. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Hawaii. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waimalu is 154 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waimalu is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Waimalu is $593,430.
The median income in Waimalu is $89,232.
Waimalu's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waimalu Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waimalu | Hawaii | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 163 | 100 |
| Services | 128 | 124 | 100 |
| Groceries | 120 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 227 | 253 | 100 |
| Housing | 120 | 123 | 100 |
| Transportation | 127 | 132 | 100 |
| Utilities | 129 | 128 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Waimalu, HI Weather
The average high in Waimalu is 84.4° and the average low is 70.9°.
There are 118.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 58.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waimalu |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 84.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 70.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 118.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 58.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Waimalu Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waimalu
The current population in Waimalu is 13,061. The population has decreased 7.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,061 | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 14,176 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 13,932 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 13,818 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 13,714 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 14,043 | 4.9% |
| 2018 | 13,384 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 13,158 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 13,478 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 13,333 | 5.1% |
| 2014 | 12,680 | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 13,529 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 13,637 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 14,026 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 14,163 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waimalu
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Waimalu is:
11.1% White with 1,445 White residents.
2.0% African American with 265 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
54.8% Asian with 7,161 Asian residents.
4.2% Hawaiian with 555 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
18.5% Two Or More with 2,420 Two Or More residents.
9.3% Hispanic with 1,215 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waimalu | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11.1% | 20.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.0% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 54.8% | 36.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 4.2% | 9.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 18.5% | 21.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.3% | 9.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Waimalu
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Waimalu is 50.4% female with 6,577 female residents.
Waimalu is 49.6% male with 6,483 male residents.
| Gender | Waimalu | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waimalu for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Waimalu completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Waimalu completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Waimalu completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Waimalu completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Waimalu completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Waimalu completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Waimalu completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Waimalu completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Waimalu completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waimalu | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waimalu, Hawaii
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6.1% of households in Waimalu earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Waimalu earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.9% of households in Waimalu earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Waimalu earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.8% of households in Waimalu earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.3% of households in Waimalu earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.8% of households in Waimalu earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.7% of households in Waimalu earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.4% of households in Waimalu earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.1% of households in Waimalu earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waimalu | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.9% | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.8% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 13.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.7% | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.4% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.1% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
