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Wahiawa, Hawaii

Introduction to Wahiawa, Hawaii

Wahiawa, Hawaii, in Honolulu county, is 17 miles NW of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town is in the Honolulu area. There are approximately 16,151 people in Wahiawa.

Wahiawa History

Wahiawa is a census designated place. In Hawaiian language the word means "place of noise". This indicates that in the past there was a time when heavy surf on the faraway coast could be heard in this town. It is surrounded by Lake Wilson on three sides. In 1907, it was founded and it is in located Honolulu County.

Wahiawa and nearby Attractions

  • Wahiawa Shopping Center
  • George Wright Park
  • Wahiawa Botanical Gardens
  • Iliahi Neighborhood Park
  • Honolulu Zoo

Things To Do In Wahiawa

Tourists in Wahiawa can visit the George Wright Park and the Iliahi Neighborhood Park, which are replete with recreational facilities. Shopping is a great activity at the Wahiawa Shopping Center and the Wahiawa Town Center Shopping Center. Wahiawa Botanical Gardens is a favorite spot for all who stay in Wahiawa. Other interesting places to visit include the Honolulu Zoo and the Bishop Museum. Wahiawa also hosts the Pineapple Festival.

Wahiawa Transportation

Honolulu International Airport is the closest airport to Wahiawa.

Wahiawa Higher Education

The institutes that offer higher educational facilities including the Leeward Community College, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Brigham Young University - Hawaii campus, and Honolulu Community College.

High Points

Wahiawa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Hawaii):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Wahiawa Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Wahiawa Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Wahiawa Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Wahiawa, HI

Comparing Wahiawa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Hawaii (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity96
Senior Citizens99
Male Share of the Population71
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Female Share of the Population410
Well-Paid Single Men45
Well-Paid Single Women36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size105
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults45
People Above Poverty33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents47
Housing Recently Built41
People Living Alone38
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
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