Waimanalo, Hawaii
Among the top 3% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 24% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 26% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 51% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 97% of US places
- top 2% for property tax rate
- top 5% for sales tax
- bottom 4% for cost of living
Waimanalo is a town in Hawaii with about 5,743 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include property tax rate, sales tax, and air quality. It rates lower on income tax and cost of living.
- The median home value in Waimanalo is $676k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Waimanalo is $127k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Waimanalo is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Waimanalo has a violent crime rate of 1141/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Waimanalo is 31 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Moderate rain
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67%57%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.9 in1.7 in
humid 100%
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$127k93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$74kbetter than 4% of US places
Home Value$676k95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 12% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$937better than 26% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.29%better than 98% of US places
Income Tax11.00%better than 5% of US places
Sales Tax4.50%better than 95% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.04%better than 21% of US places
Unemployment4.2%better than 47% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)73°F100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.4 in52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days208 daysbetter than 25% of US places
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 17% of US places
Comfortable Days74 daysbetter than 29% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.6better than 52% of US places
Air Quality24 AQIbetter than 95% of US places
School Quality71.9better than 68% of US places
Violent Crime1141/100kbetter than 30% of US places
Property Crime2639/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population5,74381st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age31.311th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6797th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0666th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2710th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)9.5%5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)19.3%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)12.3%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)59.0%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 21% of US places
Walkability11.1/20better than 90% of US places
Airport Distance13 mibetter than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access97.3%better than 89% of US places
Amenities Nearby221.14better than 71% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 88% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Waimanalo an affordable place to live?
- Waimanalo is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $74k, better than 4% of comparable areas. Median rent is $2k.
- Is Waimanalo safe?
- Waimanalo is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1141/100k (better than 30%). Property crime is 2639/100k.
- What is the weather like in Waimanalo?
- Waimanalo averages 80°F in July and 73°F in January, with 42.4 in of annual precipitation and about 208 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Waimanalo?
- Public-school quality in Waimanalo is above average, scoring better than 68% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Waimanalo?
- The average one-way commute in Waimanalo is 31 min.