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Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Waikoloa Beach Resort - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

737
Residents
$83,438
Median income
$1,168,900
Median home
$2,076
Median rent (state)

Waikoloa Beach Resort - the verdict

Waikoloa Beach Resort ranks in the 65th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

65th
percentile, household income
98th
percentile, home value
84th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI

Hawaii's Waikoloa Beach Resort is a small town, with 737 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Waikoloa Beach Resort households earn a median of $83,438 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 31.1%. Typical homes in Waikoloa Beach Resort are valued around $1,168,900, and the median resident age is 67.4 years. About 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 23.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Hawaii carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Hawaii scores 110.0 (Well Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $2,076 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Hawaii's average monthly utility costs around $280 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 98.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

737 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Hawaii

Median Household Income

$83,438 /yr

Poverty 31.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.0 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Hawaii average

How does Waikoloa Beach Resort compare to other US cities?

Where Waikoloa Beach Resort sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 65% higher than other cities
Home value 98% pricier than other cities
Median rent 84% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Waikoloa Beach Resort's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Hawaii, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

65thIncome percentile

65th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Waikoloa Beach Resort's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$1,168,900 2nd percentile more affordable than 2% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. Waikoloa Beach Resort $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI median $83,438/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 56.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 31.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 23.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
737
Median Income
$83,438
Median Home Value
$1,168,900
Median Age
67.4
Poverty Rate
31.1%
Labor force participation
23.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
56.3%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
51.2%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
4.9%
Work from Home
38.4%
Other
5.5%

Based on 164 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Hawaii - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$220
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$60
avg/month
Total Utilities
$280
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Hawaii state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Hawaii state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Waikoloa Beach Resort sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.0
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,076/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.5 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Hawaii

Hana
793 people
Launiupoko
669 people
Naalehu
837 people
Paauilo
634 people
Punaluu
855 people
Waiahole-Waikane
879 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Waikoloa Beach Resort's 737 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

St. Florian, AL
737 people
Akutan, AK
737 people
Andrews, FL
737 people
Maringouin, LA
737 people
Midway, PA
737 people
Wartrace, TN
737 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Waikoloa Beach Resort's $83,438 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Goodell, IA
$83,438 median income
Stockton, MN
$83,438 median income
Chain O' Lakes, WI
$83,438 median income
Boothwyn, PA
$83,444 median income
Upper Exeter, PA
$83,429 median income
Bell Buckle, TN
$83,452 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 83.6% 7.3% 8.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.0% White 83.6% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 7.3% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.4% Two or more races 8.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Waikoloa Beach Resort compares to nearby Hawaii cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Waikoloa Beach Resort (this city) 737 $83,438
Hana 793 $52,304
Launiupoko 669 $148,333
Naalehu 837 $70,469
Census ACS 5-year FIPS HI OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI?

What is the population of Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI? +

The population of Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI stands at 737 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI? +

Median annual household income in Waikoloa Beach Resort runs $83,438, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Waikoloa Beach Resort? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Waikoloa Beach Resort; the closest available measure is the Hawaii state average, a cost of living index of 110.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Hawaii vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI? +

Homes in Waikoloa Beach Resort carry a median value of $1,168,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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