The Town FilesWaikoloa Village, Hawaii
Community in Hawaii County · population 7,104 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $802,600
- Household income
- $81,703
- Jan low / Jul high
- 68° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 38.7
Waikoloa Village is a community of 7,104 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. The median home is worth $802,600, close to the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 97% of Hawaii towns, better for cycling than 83% of Hawaii towns, better for families than 82% of Hawaii towns.
- #4 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Mildest Winters
- #4 in 21 Small Towns in Hawaii With the Mildest Winters
- #6 in 50 Places in America With the Mildest Winters
- #8 in The 16 Best Small Towns to Retire in Hawaii
- #9 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Hawaii
- #12 in The 15 Quietest Small Towns in Hawaii
How Waikoloa Village ranks
Percentile among Hawaii towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Hawaii towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Waikoloa Village is worth $802,600, close to the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). Homes cost about 9.8 times the median household income of $81,703, which is more affordable than 20% of Hawaii towns. Median rent is $2,177 a month. 69.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Waikoloa Village | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $802,600 | $802,600 |
| Median rent | $2,177 | $1,931 |
| Median household income | $81,703 | $95,243 |
| Home value ÷ income | 9.8× | 7.7× |
| Homeownership | 69.5% | 71.0% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1983 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 20.2% | — |
Who lives in Waikoloa Village
| People | Waikoloa Village | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 42.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 10.1% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 23.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Average commute | 26.4 min | 29.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.0% | 93.2% |
Weather in Waikoloa Village
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 68.3°F. About 9.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Hawaii town: 0.0 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Waikoloa Village since 1950.
Severe weather in Hawaii County since 1996
Hawaii County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tsunami.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4951: Hurricane Lala |
| September 25, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3654: Tropical Storm Nolo |
| September 1, 2026 | Earthquake | DR-4936: Earthquake |
| August 25, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3652: Hurricane Lala |
| July 26, 2026 | Fire | FM-5650: Kawaihae Road Fire |
Jobs and pay in Hawaii County
Hawaii County had 74,029 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,868 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Waikoloa Village itself the ACS puts it at 8.3%.
Public schools in Waikoloa Village
1 public school with 728 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School | PK-8 | 728 | 12.8 |
Towns near Waikoloa Village
- Waimea, HI12.5 mi · 9,904 people · home $677,400
- Kaiminani, HI18.2 mi · 12,590 people · home $772,800
- Holualoa, HI20.4 mi · 2,994 people · home $1,115,600
- Honokaa, HI24.0 mi · 2,699 people · home $610,600
- Kailua, HI24.1 mi · 19,713 people · home $667,400
- Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI27.5 mi · 4,778 people · home $886,900
Waikoloa Village questions
Is Waikoloa Village, Hawaii a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Waikoloa Village scores better for retirees than 81% of Hawaii towns and quieter than 69%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in Waikoloa Village?
The median owner-occupied home in Waikoloa Village is valued at $802,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,703, so homes cost about 9.8 times income. Median rent is $2,177 a month.
What is the weather like in Waikoloa Village?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 68.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 9.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Waikoloa Village get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Waikoloa Village in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)