Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
21%
Wahiawa, HI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,348
Population
18,022
Renter Mix
54% Rent
A centrally located suburb on the island with affordable rentals
Central Location
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Affordable
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Suburban
Centrally located in Hawaii, Wahiawa is about 20 miles northwest of Honolulu and is proximate to the North Shore, where you’ll find beautiful beaches and scenic hiking trails. Wahiawa is a primarily residential community, combining affordable rental prices with cooler weather. Although there are still some upscale options available, the majority of apartments, houses, and condos in the area available for rent are fairly affordable. Residents have easy access to Interstate H-2 and several hiking trails like the Schofield Waikane Trail. Restaurants, neighborhood parks, and schools can be found in this community, along with the Wahiawa Botanical Garden, a 27-acre garden displaying native flora on beautiful grounds.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,849
Average: $97,447
Education
4,308
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,307
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wahiawa has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Wahiawa, HI is $1,348 for one bedroom, $1,985 for two bedrooms, and $2,536 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wahiawa has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,348/month
386 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wahiawa, HI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
635 Students
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
762 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
457 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
333 Students
Daniel K. Inouye Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
623 Students
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
646 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
650 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,625 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wahiawa Botanical Garden
- Kukaniloko Birthstones
- James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge
- Neal S. Blaisdell Park
- Ahupua'a O Kahana State Park
Airports
- Daniel K Inouye International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.