Waipahu, HI Economy


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Waipahu, HI is a city located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. It has traditionally been known as a plantation town, and has a rich cultural history rooted in its days as an agricultural center. Currently, it is home to many businesses, such as Waipahu Town Center Shopping Mall, Waikele Premium Outlets, and Aloha Stadium Marketplace. Renting a two-bedroom apartment or house here will cost around $2,100 per month; this is significantly higher than the average US price of $1,430 for a two-bedroom rental. The cost of living in Waipahu is also higher than average when compared to the US overall; the Grocery Cost Index stands at 139 versus 100 in the US overall.

Waipahu has an unemployment rate of 7.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Waipahu has seen the job market increase by 0.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Waipahu
- The Sales Tax Rate for Waipahu is 4.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Waipahu is 8.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Waipahu
- The average income of a Waipahu resident is $20,761 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Waipahu resident is $83,671 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyWaipahu, HawaiiUnited States
  7.66
  -10.5%-6.2%
  31.1%33.5%
  4.5%6.2%
  8.3%4.6%
  $26,237$37,638
  $83,671$69,021
  $88,341$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.1%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  8.0%6.8%
  2.2%10.0%
  1.5%2.5%
  15.1%11.0%
  7.8%4.8%
  0.6%0.8%
  1.2%1.9%
  3.2%4.7%
  1.8%1.9%
  2.1%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  5.7%4.2%
  5.6%9.3%
  14.9%14.0%
  1.6%2.1%
  17.2%7.0%
  3.7%4.8%
  6.6%4.7%
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Over 16 years ago

Very nice area to live  More

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Over 18 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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