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Waimalu

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  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Hawaii
  • 1 review
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Waimalu is a town in Hawaii with a population of 13,158. Waimalu is in Honolulu County. Living in Waimalu offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Waimalu and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Waimalu are above average.
    About Waimalu...
    Population
    13,158

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $396,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,642
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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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
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      20%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Waimalu

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $76,272
    National
    $55,322
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    Waimalu Reviews

    1 review
    Very little crime in this town, everyone is closely knit and know each other. I have always felt safe in this town, and everything runs smoothly without much issues. The schools are not so great because they are public schools, and waimalu is a little bit on the poorer side.
    • Sept 21 2018
    • Overall Experience
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