Apartments for rent in Waipahu, HI

The small city of Waipahu, Hawaii is home to slightly less than 42,000 residents. The city's population, with an average age of just under 39, skews younger than most cities in Hawaii. Most residents own their homes in Waipahu, and 45% of residents rent. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $1,347/month, which is $170/month less than the state average.

There are three primary industries in Waipahu: entertainment, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 26% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 7% of residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the city. Waipahu workers earn an average annual income of just over $94,000, about $5,000 more than the average Hawaii resident. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Waipahu has a relatively large number of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (7%) compared to the national average (5%). In addition, 11% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Waipahu has an average commute time of about 40 minutes, slower than the Hawaii average of about 30 minutes. Driving is the most common way to get to work, chosen by 36% of workers, while public transit is used by only 10% of the city. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.