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Wailuku, HI vs Waipahu, HI

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Are people in Waipahu older or younger than people in Wailuku?
- The Median Age in Waipahu is 2.9 years younger than in Wailuku.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waipahu or Wailuku?
- Waipahu housing costs are 8.0% more expensive than Wailuku housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waipahu or Wailuku?
- The average commute for residents of Waipahu is 14.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Wailuku.

Things to do in Wailuku?
Wailuku is an unincorporated community situated within Maui County, Hawaii with plenty of attractions for visitors to do like exploring its multiple parks such as Ka'ahumanu Park perfect for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby Iao Valley State Park offers amazing views and trailheads ideal for outdoor activities. There are also numerous locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine great for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their stay here!

Things to do in Waipahu?
Waipahu, Hawaii is located in Honolulu county providing its citizens access to top rated schools such as Waipahu High School while also having shopping options near Waikele Premium Outlets as well as multiple food spots including McDonald's

 Wailuku, HIWaipahu, HIUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,927329,725,481
 Median Income$83,393  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$805,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.73  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Wailuku    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

You can't beat the weather here. If you like the 4 seasons the islands wouldn't be the place for you.   More

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Over 17 years ago

the tourist economy has fallen apart, major layoffs state wide. All major airlines getting close to pulling out of west coast market. Aloha and ATA both went out of  More

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Over 19 years ago

Wailuku is a beautiful place to live. The climate is wetter than the south side of Maui because we are next to the west Maui mountains. It will drizzle a little each  More

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Reviews for Waipahu    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Very nice area to live  More

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Over 19 years ago

Have lived in Waipahu for 17 years. We have a lot of property theft which I don't think is reflected in the crime rate category. Compared to NJ where I grew up,  More

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