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Wailea Makena has a population of 5,671.
In Wailea Makena, about 55% of adults are married.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in Wailea Makena.
In 2000, Wailea Makena had a median family income of $66,923. Wailea Makena is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Wailea Makena benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the town. Wailea Makena, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
In Wailea Makena, 55% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Wailea Makena may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units. Wailea Makena has higher property taxes than most places in Hawaii, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Wailea Makena, 85% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Wailea Makena; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.
Wailea Makena strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Hawaii):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Wailea Makena to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Hawaii (State):
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