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Waianae, HI


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Waianae, Hawaii

Waianae, Hawaii, in Honolulu county, is 22 miles NW of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town is included in the Honolulu metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 10,506 people lived in Waianae.

The People and Families of Waianae

In Waianae, about 44% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the town without hitting a preschooler.

Waianae is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waianae had a median family income of $48,145.

Political Inclinations

Waianae residents donated more money ($1,500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Waianae Housing

An estimated 67% of living spaces in Waianae are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Waianae, 84% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in Waianae.

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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