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Wailuku, Hawaii

Introduction to Wailuku, Hawaii

Wailuku, Hawaii, in Maui county, is 92 miles E of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town has approximately 12,296 people.

Wailuku History

Wailuku was the main tourist destination that Maui County had in the 20th century. Since then, Wailuku has been overshadowed with the many rising resort towns. The Kaahumanu Church was established in the town in 1876. It is the county seat of Maui County, which was founded in the year 1905.

Wailuku and nearby Attractions

  • Bailey House Museum
  • Papohaku Park
  • Kepaniwai Park
  • Maui Community Theater
  • Hawai‘i Nature Center

Things To Do In Wailuku

One can visit the Bailey House Museum and the Maui Community Theater while in Wailuku. For all nature lovers, the best place to be in is the Hawai‘i Nature Center. The Ka‘ehu Beach is also a major tourist attraction. There are many parks that can be enjoyed including the Mokuhau Park, Kepaniwai Park, and Wells Park. Tourists also can be a part of the Maui County Fair that is hosted by Wailuku.

Wailuku Transportation

Kahului Airport is the nearest airport to Wailuku.

Wailuku Higher Education

There are several higher education institutes that one can attend in Wailuku. Some of these include Kapiolani Community College, Leeward Community College, Honolulu Community College, and Brigham Young University - Hawaii campus.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Wailuku Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Wailuku Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Wailuku, HI

Comparing Wailuku 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
Male Share of the Population94
Racial Diversity96
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men78
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Women69
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size82
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone59
Affordability of Rents47

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