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Waikele

#6 in Best Places to Live in Hawaii
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Hawaii
  • 5 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      NG
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Waikele is a town in Hawaii with a population of 7,446. Waikele is in Honolulu County. Living in Waikele offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Waikele there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Waikele and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Waikele are above average.
    About Waikele...
    Population
    7,446

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $478,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,152
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%

    Working in Waikele

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $96,768
    National
    $55,322
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      Waikele Reviews

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      Waikele is very neighborhood friendly. There are many things offered here such as the gym, a mall, both fast food and dine in restaurants, an appliance store, and everything you will need.
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      As a young adult resident, I can definitively say that Waikele is a great area to live in. The community members are highly involved in community clean-ups and other service projects, and they are very friendly and supportive.

      There has been a bit more crime since the access bridge to Waipahu was opened, but that does not impact my overall experience as it is still rare for something to occur.
      My husband and I were in Hawaii for at least 2 months for medical reasons. My husband's uncle and family lived in Waikele for quite awhile and the short time we were there, it was an awesome experience. It was a very friendly neighborhood with walking distance to the Waikele Premium Outlet. If I were to visit Hawaii in the future I would loved to visit back there.