Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Wailuku, HI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,007
Population
17,889
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Where Hawaiian history and modern luxuries collide
Coastal
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Tropical
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Scenic
Located on the island of Maui, Wailuku combines its rich Hawaiian heritage with cosmopolitan amenities. Wailuku’s charming downtown is ripe with hip boutiques, historical buildings and theaters, local coffee shops, antiques, bistros, authentic Hawaiian artifacts, and mom-and-pop eateries and shops.
The Wailuku community comes together for a variety of events, including the monthly Wailuku First Friday, which celebrates local arts and culture with festivities along Market Street. Teeming with natural beauty and lush parks, Wailuku offers plenty of options for outdoor recreation. Wailuku is also considered to be the gateway to the Iao Valley, where you’ll find the Iao Needle and sacred burial grounds for Hawaiian chiefs. Commuting and traveling from Wailuku is easy with access to major roadways and the Kahului Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,324
Average: $102,577
Education
5,829
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,188
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wailuku has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Wailuku, HI is $1,655 for a studio, $2,007 for one bedroom, $2,899 for two bedrooms, and $3,367 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wailuku has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,007/month
550 Sq Ft
House
$4,131/month
1,179 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wailuku, HI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
587 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
696 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
562 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
780 Students
Henry Perrine Baldwin High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,338 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Hawaii Nature Center-Maui
- Maui Ocean Center
- Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge
- Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center (Maui)
Airports
- Kahului
- Lanai
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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 June 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.