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Waimea
South Kohala
About the neighborhood
Waimea in Hawaii County offers a peaceful and relaxed community atmosphere with low noise levels throughout its streets. The neighborhood features a variety of mostly single detached homes, including spacious three and four-bedroom options, many of which were built in recent decades. Residents benefit from convenient access to around 10 local dining options. While daily errands often require a car, the area provides several bus lines with stops nearby for added transportation alternatives. The presence of both public and private educational institutions adds to the community’s appeal. Overall, Waimea combines comfortable living with a tranquil setting and accessible amenities.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forDaycares
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is very often the preferred method to navigate Waimea. It is very easy to find a parking spot. In contrast, the transit access in Waimea is rather poor. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most homes. It is impractical for pedestrians to navigate this community as very few common errands can be run without a vehicle. It is also difficult to move around by bike in Waimea because the cycling network is not very comprehensive. Nonetheless, there are a limited number of elevation changes.
Services
It can be challenging to access high schools and primary schools from properties for sale in Waimea. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. With respect to eating, some house buyers in this community may be able to travel to one of about 10 supermarkets without a car, while others will have to rely on a vehicle. A small number of restaurants are available in Waimea as well.
Character
Waimea offers a slower-paced environment. Waimea is very quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.4
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly2.4
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Transit friendly2.4
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants3.4
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries2.8
Some groceries within a short drive
Shopping2.2
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes1.8
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.0
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.4
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.0
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $40,382
- Median Household Income
- $90,343
Housing Type
- 83.9% SINGLE DETACHED
- 2.2% SEMI DETACHED
- 10.1% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 1.2% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 2.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.6% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 83.9%
- Semi detached
- 2.2%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 10.1%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 1.2%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 2.0%
- Mobile
- 0.6%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 40.1 years
- 0 to 4
- 5.6%
- 5 to 9
- 5.0%
- 10 to 14
- 5.9%
- 15 to 19
- 7.1%
- 20 to 24
- 4.6%
- 25 to 29
- 4.9%
- 30 to 34
- 8.2%
- 35 to 39
- 8.5%
- 40 to 44
- 6.6%
- 45 to 49
- 6.4%
- 50 to 54
- 8.2%
- 55 to 59
- 6.7%
- 60 to 64
- 4.5%
- 65 to 69
- 6.5%
- 70 to 74
- 5.0%
- 75 to 79
- 4.1%
- 80 to 84
- 1.0%
- 85 and over
- 1.1%
Education Level
- 3.8% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 29.8% HIGH SCHOOL
- 17.1% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 9.1% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 24.6% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 7.1% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 5.3% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 3.1% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 3.8%
- High School
- 29.8%
- Some college, no degree
- 17.1%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 9.1%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24.6%
- Master's degree
- 7.1%
- Professional degree
- 5.3%
- PhD
- 3.1%
Commute Mode
- 1.3% FOOT
- 0.3% BIKE
- 2.7% TRANSIT
- 84.9% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 1.3%
- Bike
- 0.3%
- Transit
- 2.7%
- Drive
- 84.9%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 10.7%
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