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Waipahu, Hawaii

Introduction to Waipahu, Hawaii

Waipahu, Hawaii, in Honolulu county, is 11 miles NW of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town is in the Honolulu area. There are 33,108 residents in Waipahu.

Waipahu History

The word ‘waipahu’ is derived from the Hawaiian words ‘wai’ and ‘pahu’ which means bursting water. It is a census designated place. It was formerly a sugar plantation town. The Oahu Sugar Company was incorporated in 1897. Waipahu was named by the company's directors as the site for sugar mill. In 1923, an athletic field was built in the town. It is now known as Hans L’Orange park.

Waipahu and nearby Attractions

  • Bishop Museum
  • Hawaii Maritime Center
  • Honolulu Academy of Arts
  • Iolani Palace
  • Honolulu Zoo

Things To Do In Waipahu

Tourists can visit the Contemporary Museum, U.S. Army Museum, USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park, and Hawaii’s Plantation Village. Theater lovers can enjoy the Hawaii Theater. Those interested in golf can visit the Waikele Golf Club, Ted Makalena Golf Course, or Pali Municipal Golf Course. There are many churches in the city at which one can have a look at like the Waipahu Free Will Baptist Church, Waipahu Samoan Assembly of God Church, and the Waipahu Seventh Day Adventist Church. The Waipahu Shopping Plaza, West gate Shopping Center and a couple of other shopping centers are often visited by tourists.

Waipahu Transportation

Honolulu International Airport is nearby.

Waipahu Higher Education

Leeward Community College, Honolulu Community College, Kapiolani Community College, and Brigham Young University - Hawaii Campus are some of the institutes from where the residents can avail higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyWaipahu Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Waipahu Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Waipahu, HI

Comparing Waipahu 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
Senior Citizens88
Male Share of the Population83
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity42
Female Share of the Population38
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty44
People in Middle Class or Better44
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home43
Walking and Biking to Work45
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Rents57
People Living Alone12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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