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Waialua, Hawaii real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Waialua, HI (Honolulu County) — Census median home value $942,300, county listing prices up about 1.1% over the past year.
Waialua, HI is in Honolulu County, Hawaii — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,015, with a median household income of $84,656. Census data puts Waialua's median home value at $942,300 (all owner-occupied homes); Honolulu County's current median listing price runs $677,350, up about 1.1% over the past year.
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Waialua market snapshot
Population
3,015
Median Household Income
$84,656
Median Home Value (city)
$942,300
Median Listing Price (Honolulu County)
$677,350
Median Gross Rent
$1,707/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Waialua's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $942,300. Separately, Honolulu County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $677,350. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Honolulu County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.4% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Waialua has an estimated population of 3,015 and a median household income of $84,656, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Waialua's Census-reported median home value works out to about 11.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Waialua, HI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Waialua's median home value at $942,300. Honolulu County's current median listing price runs $677,350, up about 1.1% over the past year.
What is the population of Waialua, HI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Waialua's population at approximately 3,015.
What's the median rent in Waialua, HI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Waialua at approximately $1,707 per month.
What is the median household income in Waialua, HI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Waialua at approximately $84,656.
Is the Waialua housing market growing?
Honolulu County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.4% annual change in 2025.
Is Waialua, HI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Waialua's median home value at about 11.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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