Wahiawa, HI

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Wahiawa, HI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Wahiawa Almanac

Wahiawa Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Wahiawa Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Wahiawa, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wahiawa Hospitals

WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
128 LEHUA STREET
(808) 621-8411
Emergency Service: Yes

Wahiawa High Schools (2004)

LEILEHUA HIGH SCHOOL
1515 CALIFORNIA AVENUE
808-622-4149
A Title I school.
Serves 1,761 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Wahiawa Colleges

(List of All Hawaii Colleges)

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