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Waianae, HI

Waianae, HI.

Population: 49,618 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Waianae, HI is $575,574 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $459,000 after a median 105 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,343/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with inland flooding, lightning, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$575,574

Typical home value

+3.5%

1-year change

105

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$575,574
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+0.5%
5-year appreciation
+10.5%
10-year appreciation
+63.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$603,660
House Price Index (state)
424.1 (+5.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$459,000
Median list price
$535,000
Median price per sqft
$442
1-year sale-price change
-24.1%
Median days on market
105 days
Homes sold (recent period)
75
For-sale inventory
249
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
239
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
100 days
New listings (monthly)
39

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,343/mo
1-year rent change
-0.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,836/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,951/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,542/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,520/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,249/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
40.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$52.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.5 : 1
Schools include
Waianae High School, Waianae Elementary School, Nanakuli High & Intermediate School, Nanakuli Elementary School, Nanaikapono Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, lightning, earthquake, landslide, tsunami
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · tsunami: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
231
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
None
Nearest Superfund site
Del Monte Corp. (Oahu Plantation) (6.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
75.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
68.0°F
Annual precipitation
21.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
12b (extreme annual low 55 to 60°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
29
Days with Good air quality
355
Days with Moderate air quality
10
Highest AQI recorded (year)
59

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
233
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,298
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,706

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Honouliuli National Historic Site (9 mi)
National parks include
Honouliuli National Historic Site, Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Kawaihapai Airfield (HDH) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kalaeloa Airport (JRF) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
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)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
66
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,586 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
24.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,221
Mean commute to work
39 min
Households with broadband internet
74.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
360,796
Average weekly wage
$1,351
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,446

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

How it compares

WaianaeState medianUS median
Typical home value$575,574$839,019$288,527
Median sale price$459,000$918,750$325,000
Median days on market105 days107 days51 days
Typical rent$2,343/mo$3,018/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,221$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 typical home value in Waianae, HI?
$575,574.
What is the median sale price in Waianae, HI?
$459,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Waianae, HI?
Median days on market: 105 days.
What is typical rent in Waianae, HI?
Typical rent: $2,343/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Waianae, HI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, lightning, earthquake, landslide, tsunami.
Is Waianae, HI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Waianae, HI. 231 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Waianae, 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 Waianae, HI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waianae, HI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Waianae, HI?
11 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Waianae, HI walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Waianae, HI?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Waianae, HI?
Regional Price Parity: 110.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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