Waianae Public RecordsHawaii

Waianae, a community in Honolulu County, relies heavily on private vehicles, with over 90% of households owning a car and solo driving accounting for nearly 75% of commutes. Public transit use is limited, with TheBus routes serving the area but only about 13% of residents using them for commuting. Average commute times are among the longest in Hawaii, at around 45 minutes each way, largely due to congestion on Farrington Highway. Most residents commute to major employment centers such as Kapolei, Waipahu, and urban Honolulu, highlighting the region’s dependence on road transportation and limited transit infrastructure.

Waianae, located on Oahu’s west coast in Honolulu County, is served mainly by the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, which has over 200,000 annual patient visits, offering primary, dental, and emergency care. The area faces healthcare access challenges—about 9% uninsured rate and higher rates of diabetes (16%) and obesity compared to Hawaii averages. The population is predominantly Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (~70%), with many under 18 or over 65. Physician shortages persist (1:3,000 ratio), highlighting reliance on clinics over full-service hospitals—the nearest major hospital is over 20 miles away.

Wai‘anae, a district in Honolulu County, HI, has a homeownership rate of approximately 60%, with median home values around $560,000 in 2024. Rental prices average $2,200 per month for a two-bedroom unit. Housing primarily consists of single-family homes, with some townhouses and apartments. Popular neighborhoods include Mā‘ili, Nānākuli, and Lualualei. The area's property values have seen modest annual increases of 2-4%. Honolulu County’s property tax rate is roughly 0.35%, making it among the lowest in the U.S. The Wai‘anae housing market remains competitive and in moderate demand.

Wai‘anae, Honolulu, HI, hosts about 8 public schools, including Wai‘anae High School. The high school graduation rate is approximately 83%, but only around 12% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety scores are average, with incidents lower than the state average. Educational programs include STEM and Hawaiian culture courses. Waianae also offers adult education at the Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. Overall, schools in Wai‘anae score about 4–5 out of 10 on educational ranking sites.

Waiʻanae, a community in Honolulu County, HI, has a population of about 13,614 (2020 Census). The median age is around 33 years. Gender distribution is roughly balanced, with 50.2% male and 49.8% female. Racially, Waiʻanae is highly diverse: approximately 21% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 16% White, 8% Asian, 1% Black or African American, with 53% identifying as two or more races. About 24% of residents are of Hispanic or Latino origin, reflecting the area's multicultural character.