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Waianae, Hawaii

Introduction to Waianae, Hawaii

Waianae, Hawaii, in Honolulu county, is 22 miles NW of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town is included in the Honolulu metropolitan area. Approximately 10,506 people live in Waianae.

Waianae History

Waianae is in the Honolulu County and is a census designated place. This county was founded in 1907 and was incorporated as City and County of Honolulu. Previously, Honolulu was named as Fair Haven and the locals also referred it to as Brown’s Harbor. The area of Honolulu was bombed by Japanese forces in 1941; this made Honolulu a popular American wartime venue.

Waianae and nearby Attractions

  • Waianae Mall Shopping Center
  • Wai‘anae Kai Military Reservation Beach
  • Waianae Regional Park
  • Pililaau Community Park
  • Nene‘u Beach

Things To Do In Waianae

Tourists in Waianae can shop at the Waianae Mall Shopping Center. Beaches such as Wai‘anae Kai Military Reservation Beach and Nene‘u Beach are popular zones for chilling out. There are several parks to visit as well including the Pililaau Community Park, Waianae Regional Park, and Kaupuni Neighborhood Park. Waianae also hosts the Waikiki Artfest as well as the Thomas Square Artfest every year.

Waianae Transportation

Honolulu International Airport is the nearest airport to Waianae.

Waianae Higher Education

Higher education can be availed from Leeward Community College, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Brigham Young University - Hawaii campus, and Honolulu Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Waianae Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Waianae Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Waianae, HI

Comparing Waianae 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population94
Racial Diversity72
Female Share of the Population27
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty22
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home85
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Housing Recently Built96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
Affordability of Rents48
People Living Alone12
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