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Waipahu, HI

Waipahu, HI.

Population: 72,435 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Waipahu, HI is $870,324 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $477,000 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,897/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with inlandflooding, lightning, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$870,324

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$870,324
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+2.7%
5-year appreciation
+15.2%
10-year appreciation
+58.1%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$884,508
House Price Index (state)
384.1 (-0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$477,000
Median list price
$510,000
Median price per sqft
$637
1-year sale-price change
-5.5%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
50
For-sale inventory
87
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
43 days
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,897/mo
1-year rent change
+5.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,730/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,850/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,430/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,380/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,080/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
40.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$52.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Honowai Elementary School, August Ahrens Elementary School, Waipahu Intermediate School, Waipahu Elementary School, Waipahu High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning, earthquake, landslide, tsunami
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Very High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
8.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Pearl Harbor Naval Complex (3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
77.0°F
Average high
85.0°F
Average low
69.0°F
Annual precipitation
13.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
12a (extreme annual low 50 to 55°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
337
Days with Moderate air quality
27
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
329
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
57,268
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
51,257

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pearl Harbor National Memorial (5 mi)
National parks include
Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Honouliuli National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Wheeler Army Airfield (HHI) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickam Air Force Base (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
THE QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER, STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL, ADVENTIST HEALTH CASTLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,586 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
25.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,309
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
356,164
Average weekly wage
$1,238
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,638

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WaipahuState medianUS median
Median home value$870,324$842,372$289,727
Median sale price$477,000$918,750$325,000
Median days on market67 days107 days51 days
Typical rent$2,897/mo$3,045/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,309$1,913$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Waipahu, HI?
$870,324.
What is the median sale price in Waipahu, HI?
$477,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Waipahu, HI?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Waipahu, HI?
Typical rent: $2,897/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Waipahu, HI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, earthquake, landslide, tsunami.
Is Waipahu, HI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Waipahu, HI?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Waipahu, HI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waipahu, HI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Pearl Harbor Naval Complex, 3 mi.
How many schools serve Waipahu, HI?
9 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Waipahu, HI walkable?
Walkability index: 17.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Waipahu, HI?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Waipahu, HI?
Regional Price Parity: 112.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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