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Cost of living in Waipahu summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waipahu. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Hawaii. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waipahu is 173 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waipahu is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Waipahu is $868,669.
The median income in Waipahu is $103,895.
Waipahu's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waipahu Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waipahu | Hawaii | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 163 | 100 |
| Services | 122 | 124 | 100 |
| Groceries | 116 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 300 | 253 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 123 | 100 |
| Transportation | 129 | 132 | 100 |
| Utilities | 127 | 128 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Waipahu, HI Weather
The average high in Waipahu is 84.0° and the average low is 67.6°.
There are 28.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 17.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waipahu |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 84.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 67.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 28.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 17.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Waipahu Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waipahu
The current population in Waipahu is 40,482. The population has increased 0.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40,482 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 39,871 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 39,873 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 39,927 | 4.3% |
| 2020 | 38,276 | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 39,469 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 40,427 | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 41,715 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 41,590 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 41,165 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 40,532 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 40,015 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 40,531 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 40,285 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 40,221 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waipahu
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Waipahu is:
2.4% White with 959 White residents.
0.7% African American with 267 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.
69.6% Asian with 28,176 Asian residents.
11.7% Hawaiian with 4,719 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 70 Other residents.
9.8% Two Or More with 3,952 Two Or More residents.
5.8% Hispanic with 2,336 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waipahu | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2.4% | 20.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 69.6% | 36.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 11.7% | 9.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 9.8% | 21.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 9.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Waipahu
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Waipahu is 52.1% female with 21,096 female residents.
Waipahu is 47.9% male with 19,386 male residents.
| Gender | Waipahu | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waipahu for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Waipahu completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Waipahu completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Waipahu completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Waipahu completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Waipahu completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Waipahu completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Waipahu completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Waipahu completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Waipahu completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waipahu | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waipahu, Hawaii
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4.8% of households in Waipahu earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Waipahu earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.0% of households in Waipahu earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.4% of households in Waipahu earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.8% of households in Waipahu earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.2% of households in Waipahu earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.8% of households in Waipahu earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.7% of households in Waipahu earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.5% of households in Waipahu earn $150,000 to $199,999.
20.9% of households in Waipahu earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waipahu | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.0% | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.4% | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.8% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.2% | 13.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.7% | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.5% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 20.9% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
