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Waimalu Area Facts

Waimalu has a Livability Score of 76_/100, which is considered excellent
Waimalu crime rates are 10% lower than the Hawaii average
Cost of living in Waimalu is 8% lower than the Hawaii average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Waimalu Wonderland 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Waimalu, Hawaii is spectacular and will no doubt blow you away! With stunning views and large landscapes full with beautiful mother nature, it is definitely the place you want to be for the rest of your life. Waimalu has everything you need such as grocery stores, entertainment c ...Read More enters, great schools, fancy dining, national parks and gardens, and dozens of amazing lookout points. Waimalu is also a short drive away from the Honolulu Zoo, Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge and many other local hot spots. Not to mention you have 24/7 access to the beach! There is so much to do here along with wonderful summer weather and impressive nature to keep you in awe. The homes here in Hawaii are gorgeous and surprisingly affordable. In addition to that, graduation rates are very high here and crime is low making this the perfect place to raise a family. You will definitely feel like your living a luxury life here in Waimalu, Hawaii making you never wanting to leave! Read Less

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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

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Waimalu? The cost of living in Waimalu is 159/100 - which is 8% lower than Hawaii.

59% more expensive than average

73% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

C Crime

What is the crime rate in Waimalu? Waimalu crime rates are 1,674, which are 10% lower than Hawaii

1,674 per 100k people

27% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

27% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

A+ Employment

What is the median income in Waimalu? The median income in Waimalu is $75,560 which is 5% higher than Hawaii.

Median household income

$75,56037% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$39,18131% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

30% lower 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

B- Housing

What are Waimalu home prices? Waimalu home prices are $453,500 - which is 16% lower than Hawaii

Median home value

$453,500146% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$1,76085% higher than the US average

10% lower than the US average

B+ Schools

Does Waimalu have good schools? The Waimalu graduation rate is 91% - which is 3% higher than Hawaii

High school grad. rates

10% higher than the US average

School test scores

100% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

100% lower than the US average

A+ User Ratings

Is Waimalu a good place to live? Waimalu has an overall rating of 93% from 2 reviews.

Overall user rating

2 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

1 total surveys