Waipahu is a city in Hawaii state in USA with a population of 38276 residents.. The poverty rate of Waipahu is 11.1%, which is 21% lower than national average. The typical household in Waipahu earns $78351 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 31.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Waipahu, only 85% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Waipahu remained 4.1%, which is 13% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Waipahu, only 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Waipahu is 181, which is 81% higher than national average. Median home value in Waipahu is $648200 , which is 182% higher than national average. While median income in Waipahu remained $78351, which is 16% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.