Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Tea Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sharetea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Teapresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hana Tea
Coffee Shop
Teapresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Uproll Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Consolidated Theatres Pearlridge
Cinema
Aiea Bowl
Bowling Alley
Aloha Stadium
Stadium
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
Attraction
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Exhibit Galleries: Attack and Road to War
Museum
Pearl Harbor Memorial Theater
Cinema
USS Arizona
Attraction
Leeward Bowl
Bowling Alley
USS Utah
Attraction
Pearl Highlands Cinema
Cinema
Ford Island Control Tower
Attraction
Moanalua Valley Trail Start (Kulana'ahane)
Attraction
Food and Drink (8) D-
Jumbo Popcorn
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Curry House
Fast Food
Kuru Kuru Sushi
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Teddy's Bigger Burgers
Fast Food
Dave's Ice Cream
Fast Food
Zippy's
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Tutti Frutti
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Zippy's
Fast Food
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Snack Shop
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Express
Fast Food
Okazuya
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Powerhouse Gym
Gym
Oahu Veterans Center
Community Centre
Manana Community Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Pearl City Peninsula Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Times Supermarkets
Grocery Store
Palama Supermarket
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Times Supermarkets
Grocery Store
Super H Mart
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Foodland
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (11) A+
Pearl One Playground
Park
Pearl Two Dog Park
Park
Kaonohi Park
Park
Ridgeway Park
Playground
Aiea District Park
Park
Kaonohi Park Pavilion
Park
Kaonohi Park
Park
Pearlridge Community Park
Park
Kaahele Park
Park
Kaahele Park
Park
Sugar Mill Park
Park
Newtown Community Park
Park
Aiea Bay State Recreation Park
Park
Waimalu Neighborhood Park
Park
Aiea Park Place Dog Park
Park
Aiea Park Place Recreation Center
Park
Nahele Neighborhood Park
Park
Napuanani Park
Park
Neal S. Blaisdell Park
Park
Waiau District Park
Park
Waiau Neighborhood Park
Park
Waiau Gardens Park
Park
Halawa District Park
Park
Crosspointe Community Park
Park
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
Park
Shops (16) A-
Palazio Salon & Day Spa
Hairdresser
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
TrickedOut Accessories
Fashion
Book On
Books
T-Mobile
Electronics
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Ross
Department Store
Ross
Department Store
Cookies Clothing Store
Clothing
Macy's
Department Store
Pearlridge Wai Makai
Mall
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Pearlridge Kō Makai
Mall
Sprint
Electronics
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Best Buy
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
The Bike Shop
Bicycle
Pink Box
Toys
The Face Shop
Beauty
Barber Shop
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
City Mill
Home Improvement
USS Bowfin Giftshop
Gift Shop
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Book Store
Gift Shop
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commute B+

Of all people who commute, 5.1% take public transportation in Waimalu.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations
D-
Kalauao / Pearlridge
Transit Station
Hālawa / Aloha Stadium
Transit Station
Kamehameha Hwy + Arizona Memorial Pl (Stop 697)
Bus Stop
Kamehameha Hwy + Kalaloa St.
Bus Stop
Waiawa / Pearl Highlands
Transit Station
Hālaulani / Leeward Community College
Transit Station
Nimitz Highway + Rodgers Boulevard
Bus Stop
Nimitz Highway + Opposite Paiea Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.1%
B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Waimalu is 159/100 - which is 8% lower than Hawaii.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D-
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crime C

Waimalu crime rates are 2,750 per 100k, which is 2% higher than Hawaii
Property Crime
2,485 crimes per 100k
D-
Violent Crime
265 crimes per 100k
B
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employment A+

The median income in Waimalu is $75,560 - which is 5% higher than Hawaii.
Med. Household Income
$75,560
B
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
B-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Pali Momi Outtreatment Center
Clinic
Pali Momi Medical Center
Hospital
Longs Drugs
Pharmacy
Straub Pearlridge Clinic
Clinic
Mary Savio Medical Plaza
Clinic
Waiau Fire Station
Fire Station
Camp Smith Fire Station
Fire Station
Pearl City Police Station
Police
Pearl City Fire Station
Fire Station
Pearl Family Dental Care
Dentist
Longs Drugs
Pharmacy
Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center
Hospital
Moanalua Fire Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing B-

Waimalu home prices are $453,500 - which is 16% lower than Hawaii
Home Price
$453,500
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
16%
A
Home Affordability
6x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools B+

The Waimalu graduation rate is 91% - which is 3% higher than Hawaii
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
91%
A-
Elementary Schools (0) D-
Our Savior Lutheran School
Alvah A Scott Elementary School
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
St Elizabeth Elementary School
Waimalu Elementary School
Gustav H Webling Elementary School
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Aiea Elementary School
Waiau Elementary School
Momilani Elementary School
Makalapa Elementary School
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
Pearl City Highlands School
Navy Hale Keiki School
Lehua Elementary School
The Children'S House
Pearl City Elementary School
Palisades Elementary School
Christian Academy
Red Hill Elementary School
Manana Elementary School
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School
Salt Lake Elementary School
Pearl Harbor Elementary School
St Philomena Early Learning Center
High Schools (0) F
Aiea High School
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Pearl City High School
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School
Christian Academy
Assets School
Moanalua High School
Waipahu High School
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ratings A+

Waimalu has an overall rating of 93% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
B+
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Waimalu? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pearl One Playground
      Pearl Two Dog Park
      Kaonohi Park
      Ridgeway Park
      Aiea District Park
      Kaonohi Park Pavilion
      Kaonohi Park
      Pearlridge Community Park

      Entertainment

      Consolidated Theatres Pearlridge
      Aiea Bowl
      Aloha Stadium
      Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
      Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Exhibit Galleries: Attack and Road to War
      Pearl Harbor Memorial Theater
      USS Arizona
      Leeward Bowl

      Food & Drink

      Jumbo Popcorn
      Five Guys
      Dunkin'
      KFC
      McDonald's
      Curry House
      Kuru Kuru Sushi
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Waimalu? Of all people who commute, 5.1% take public transportation in Waimalu.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Waimalu a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pali Momi Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Longs Drugs

      Doctors