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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) A+
Waimea Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Hina Rae's Sugarshack
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hawaii's Ultimate Donut
Coffee Shop
Lilikoi Cafe
Coffee Shop
Big Island Shave Ice Co.
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Isaacs Art Center
Museum
Gallery of Great Things
Art Gallery
Firehouse Gallery
Theatre Arts
Kahilu Theatre
Theatre Arts
Gates Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Rutgers Tennis Center
Stadium
Food and Drink (7) F
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Orange Julius
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
Waimea Yoga
Gym
Five Mountain Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Waimea Civic Center
Community Centre
Groceries (6) A+
KTA Super Stores
Grocery Store
Sandwich Isle Bread Company
Bakery
Healthways II
Health Food
Foodland
Grocery Store
Farmer's Market
Grocery Store
Waimea Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
Waimea Park
Park
Anuenue Playground
Playground
Waimea Nature Park (Ulu La'au)
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Church Row Park
Park
Waimea Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Waimea District Park
Park
Shops (20) A+
Unknown Name
Books
Sweet Wind Boooks
Books
Waimea Center
Mall
Unknown Name
Fashion
Calabash Collectibles
Furniture
Hawaiian Island Creations
Clothing
Sugar Bare Hawaʻi
Beauty
Mahina Boutique
Clothing
Mary Jane's
Clothing
Jeans Warehouse
Clothing
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Unknown Name
Beauty
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Unknown Name
Clothing
Parker Ranch Center
Mall
Gracila's Beauty Salon
Beauty
Mountain Road Cycles
Bicycle
Aloha Petroleum
Convenience Store
Minit Shop
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Waimea.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Waimea is 175/100 - which is 1% higher than Hawaii.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime C-

Waimea crime rates are 3,156 per 100k, which is 17% higher than Hawaii
Property Crime
2,851 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
304 crimes per 100k C+
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employment A+

The median income in Waimea is $95,667 - which is 33% higher than Hawaii.
Med. Household Income
$95,667 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Longs Drugs
Pharmacy
Waimea Smiles
Dentist
North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital Specialty Clinic
Clinic
North Hawaʻi Community Hospital
Hospital
North Hawaii Community Hospital
Hospital
Hawaii Holistic Dentistry
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Waimea home prices are $462,800 - which is 14% lower than Hawaii
Home Price
$462,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C-

The Waimea graduation rate is 90% - which is 2% higher than Hawaii
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% A-
Elementary Schools (7) F
Parker School
Waimea Elementary School
Waimea Middle - Pccs
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Hawaii Preparatory Academy
High Schools (5) D-
Parker School
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Hawaii Preparatory Academy
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ratings A+

Waimea has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (0)
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I Love Living in Waimea, Hawaii! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Living in Waimea is idyllic, enchanting and wonderful all in one! The beautiful island beaches, the majestic ocean, the fantastic sunrises and sunsets and perfect tropical weather virtually almost every day make this place so attractive in itself. But the people, their friendline ...Read More ss and openness and their empathetic nature to nurture and help others is really what drew me to actually relocate here after a visit here in 1999.

Some things have indeed changed within those 19 years since I relocated here, but the changes have all been for the better! We have a great economy, both locally and with the tourist contributions. The schools here are excellent. And there are plenty of fun activities to do that don't necessarily have anything to do with tourism!

My favorite is to go shopping! I'm always able to find unique, hand crafted gifts that you really won't be able to find anywhere else. I love finding those little trinkets and surprises and giving them to my friends and family back home in the lower 48! It's great! Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Waimea? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Waimea Park
      Anuenue Playground
      Waimea Nature Park (Ulu La'au)
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Church Row Park
      Waimea Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Isaacs Art Center
      Gallery of Great Things
      Firehouse Gallery
      Kahilu Theatre
      Gates Performing Arts Center
      Rutgers Tennis Center

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
      Dairy Queen
      Orange Julius
      Domino's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Waimea? Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Waimea.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Waimea? The cost of living in Waimea is 175/100 - which is 1% higher than Hawaii.
      Waimea
      175

      75% more expensive than average

      Hawaii
      173

      73% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Waimea? Waimea crime rates are 3,156, which are 17% higher than Hawaii
      Total Crime
      3,156 per 100k people

      36% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      36% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Waimea? The median income in Waimea is $95,667 which is 33% higher than Hawaii.
      Median household income
      $95,66773% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,13135% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      23% lower than the US average

      D- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      North Hawaʻi Community Hospital
      North Hawaii Community Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Longs Drugs

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Waimea home prices? Waimea home prices are $462,800 - which is 14% lower than Hawaii
      Median home value
      $462,800151% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,74884% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      8% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Waimea have good schools? The Waimea graduation rate is 90% - which is 2% higher than Hawaii
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      27% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Waimea a good place to live? Waimea has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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