Waipahu, HI

U.S. News Ratings
Population 24,957
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living High
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price High
Median Income Low

Geography

Waipahu is just northwest of Pearl Harbor.

Cultural Attractions

The community is home to Hawaii's Plantation Village, an outdoor museum with furnished homes and other community structures that display the lifestyles of Hawaii's plantation workers.

Recreation

The town boasts several shopping centers, L'Orange Park, and Waipahu Cultural Garden Park.

Historical

Waipahu began as a work camp for the Oahu Sugar Co. in 1897.

Economy

Though agriculture, especially sugar, plays a significant role in the city's economy, much of its earnings comes from tourism.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
24,957
Population under 55:
70.7%
Population over 55:
29.3%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Honolulu

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
82°F July High, 61°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$46,913
Median home price:
$350,000
Average property tax:
N/A

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
4.8%
Low
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
6
Middle schools:
2
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
5
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
5

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
17/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
17/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
2

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