Waialae-Kahala is home to 9,263 people in Honolulu. At a median age of 52.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Median home value sits at $1,543,767. That is roughly 89% ahead of the Honolulu median. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Households take in $163,585 a year at the median, 99% more than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Waialae-Kahala; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,263
Population density
2,424 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
52.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.82 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$163,585
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$78,923
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,543,767
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,964
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.7%
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.81 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.7%(1,917)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(465)
Asian55.7%(5,156)
Other18.6%(1,725)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.7%(1,917)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(465)
Asian55.7%(5,156)
Other18.6%(1,725)
Diversity Score
76
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii has about 9,263 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
The typical household in Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii earns about $163,585 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii expensive?
In Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii, the median home is worth about $1,543,767, and the typical rent is about $2,964 a month.
How educated are people in Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
About 61.5% of adults age 25 and over in Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
About 7.7% of people in Waialae-Kahala, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii live below the federal poverty line.
