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Wahiawa, HI

Wahiawa, HI.

Population: 40,658 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wahiawa, HI is $853,160 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $560,000 after a median 72 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,437/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with inlandflooding, lightning, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$853,160

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

72

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$853,160
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+3.0%
5-year appreciation
+14.2%
10-year appreciation
+65.3%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$858,376
House Price Index (state)
424.1 (+5.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$560,000
Median list price
$800,000
Median price per sqft
$511
1-year sale-price change
-29.6%
Median days on market
72 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
100.8%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,437/mo
1-year rent change
+9.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,836/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,951/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,542/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,520/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,249/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
40.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$52.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
Schools include
Leilehua High School, Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School, Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School, Wahiawa Middle School, Wahiawa Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning, earthquake, landslide, tsunami
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · tsunami: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
8.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Eastern Pacific (3.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
77.0°F
Average high
85.0°F
Average low
69.0°F
Annual precipitation
15.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
12a (extreme annual low 50 to 55°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
29
Days with Good air quality
355
Days with Moderate air quality
10
Highest AQI recorded (year)
59

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
0
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,217
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,767

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Honouliuli National Historic Site (13 mi)
National parks include
Honouliuli National Historic Site, Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Wheeler Army Airfield (HHI) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport (NGF) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
THE QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER, STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL, ADVENTIST HEALTH CASTLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
30
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,586 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
38.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,080
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
81.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
360,796
Average weekly wage
$1,351
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,446

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WahiawaState medianUS median
Median home value$853,160$839,019$288,527
Median sale price$560,000$918,750$325,000
Median days on market72 days107 days51 days
Typical rent$2,437/mo$3,018/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,080$1,913$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Wahiawa, HI?
$853,160.
What is the median sale price in Wahiawa, HI?
$560,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Wahiawa, HI?
Median days on market: 72 days.
What is typical rent in Wahiawa, HI?
Typical rent: $2,437/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wahiawa, HI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, earthquake, landslide, tsunami.
What is the wildfire risk in Wahiawa, HI?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wahiawa, HI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wahiawa, HI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Eastern Pacific, 3.5 mi.
How many schools serve Wahiawa, HI?
11 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Wahiawa, HI walkable?
Walkability index: 17.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wahiawa, HI?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wahiawa, HI?
Regional Price Parity: 110.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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