Waipahu

Waipahu, Hawaii Overview

Waipahu faces challenges across several categories, earning a B grade (55.0/100) and ranking #17 of 20 cities in Hawaii. Even so, the city scores 70/100 in Safety — a relative bright spot compared to its Affordability score of 28/100.

Income & Employment in Waipahu

The median household income in Waipahu is $98,633, 4% above the statewide median of $94,814.

Cost of Living in Waipahu

The median home value is $835,400. Median monthly rent is $1,585. Renters spend 19.3% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 8.5x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Waipahu

Waipahu’s adult obesity rate of 22.4% is below the national average, contributing to stronger health outcomes. Diabetes prevalence is elevated at 14.6%. Residents average 13.7 poor mental health days per month. Hawaii ranks #9 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Waipahu

Waipahu has a high school graduation rate of 86%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. Local districts invest $20,056 per student, well above the national median. The city has 9 public schools serving 9,871 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Waipahu

The annual average temperature in Waipahu is 76.8°F. Summers average 79.7°F. Winters average 73.8°F. Annual precipitation is 18.1 inches. 12.5% of commuters use public transit. The mean commute time is 31.6 minutes, compared to 24.4 for Hawaii overall.

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