Old Bailey House · National Register of Historic Places
Wailuku’s story
126 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1833.
10 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1900Wailuku is settled
WailukuHI
3 bordering townsMap →
Wailuku School · Photo: Joel Bradshaw · Public domain
Population
16,926
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$903K
−1.9% in a year
Household income
$103K
median
Median age
43.8
years
Jobs based here
11,027
Balanced
Is Wailuku a good place to live?
Wailuku’s best subject grades are an A− for health and incomes; its weakest is a D for hazard risk. Wailuku has 10 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Old Bailey House and Kaahumanu Church. Wailuku has no overall grade: it has no figures for safety and schools, and an overall grade needs at least three of the four big subjects (cost of living, safety, schools and health).
What makes Wailuku stand out
Where Wailuku beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
A growing town
Wailuku has grown 16% from 2010 to 2020
15,313 counted in 2010 and 17,697 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
How Wailuku grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Hawaii), ordered by how far Wailuku is from typical.
Wailuku has no overall grade: it has no figures for safety and schools, and an overall grade needs at least three of the four big subjects (cost of living, safety, schools and health).
Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listDOpen →HealthKula Hospital 15.8 miles awayA−Open →Jobs & income$103K median household income; 11,027 jobs based hereA−Open →Cost of livingC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.8 of 20; 7.9% of households have no car; 2.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 90° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market80 days on market–Open →Who lives here–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Wailuku: who provides what
Wailuku is unincorporated, so Maui County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerMaui Electric Co Ltd42.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWailuku water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMaui CountyMaui County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Hawaii you can register online up to and including Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMaui County ClerkMaui County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes96793, 9673296793 97% · 96732 3%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wailuku.
HealthA−
Residents of Wailuku are healthier than four in five U.S. towns
16% of adults worry about having enough food in Wailuku, against 18% in Hawaii’s towns and 14% across U.S. towns. Against the Hawaii average, Wailuku comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 2. Among adults in the town, 41% sleep under 7 hours.
84%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Wailuku | Hawaii towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 27% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 76% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 45% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Hawaii
1 better29 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Wailuku | HI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who get no exercise | 19.1% | 23% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 73.3% | 76.9% |
Kula Hospital
15.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
75th
percentile among HI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Schools
The schools Wailuku’s kids attend
The Hawaii Department of Education school district runs its public schools. The largest public high school is Henry Perrine Baldwin High School, with 1,266 students. Of its 8 schools, two are listed below, each with the reason.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iao Intermediate SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 893 | C+ |
| Henry Perrine Baldwin High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,266 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
Very high risk in Wailuku, with inland flooding at the top
Flood insurance has paid out on 11 claims in Wailuku since 1980. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 85% of U.S. communities. Also worth knowing: households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid in 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2026.
85risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTsunamis
11
paid flood claims since 1980
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Expect mild winters and hot summers in Wailuku
Only 5 of the 93 Hawaii towns we compare have a higher peak summer temperature than Wailuku. July afternoons reach 89°, January nights drop to 64° and snow is almost unheard of.
90°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter64–83°
Spring66–85°
Summer71–89°
Fall70–88°
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsB
12.8% of the land in Wailuku is protected from building
The trail network density for Wailuku comes to 0.2 miles per square mile, where Hawaii’s towns sit at 0.6 and U.S. towns at 0.4. Walkers can cover 1.1 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves.
12.8%conserved
12.8%
conserved · 465 of 3,623 acres
1.1 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wailuku Elementary School Park | — | 17 |
| 2. Papohaku Park | 0.1 mi | 5 |
| 3. Kepaniwai Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
About one in five working residents works right in Wailuku
For half of commuters, work is under 12 miles away. The average commute in Wailuku is 19 minutes. Only 9 of the 93 Hawaii towns we compare have a higher share of working residents who work in town than Wailuku. In Wailuku, 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
19%work in town
| Wailuku | Hawaii towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 19% | 3.6% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $103,000 | $100,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Wailuku19%
Urban Honolulu20%
Kahului19%
Wailea4%
Kihei4%
12 mi
median commute distance
11,027
jobs based in Wailuku
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 69% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer adults under 35 in Wailuku than across Hawaii
For Wailuku, the median age is 43.8 years. Adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (21% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 43% of residents (38% statewide). The share of adults 25 and older in Wailuku who hold a bachelor’s degree or more: 36%.
43.8median age · HI 40.9
| Wailuku | Hawaii towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 years | 41.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 24% | 22% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 31% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 18% | 20% | 18% |
WailukuHawaiiUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school28%
Some college22%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.7 points. Across Hawaii, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Wailuku | HI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.4% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.7% | 9.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.9% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.1% | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.2% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.6% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.1% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.4% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.7% | 9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.1% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.5% | 26.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.4% | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.9% | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.2% | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12% | 13.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HousingCost of living grade C−
The typical home in Wailuku: about $903K
Values fell 1.9% in the year to September 2026. For Wailuku, the typical rent is $1,762 a month. A home in Wailuku typically sold within 80 days of listing.
$903KZillow home value
| Wailuku | Hawaii towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,762 a month | $2,017 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 71% | 71% | 73% |
Typical home value
Wailuku$903K
Hawaii$833K
Market temperature
80
days on market
97.6%
sale-to-list price
−1.9%
value change, 1 year
15
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 12 attractions →Haleakala National Park and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Wailuku. Close and well known come first.
18 mi National ParkHaleakala National Park854K visitors a year
30 mi National Historical ParkKalaupapa National Historical Park15K visitors a year
6 mi Zoo & aquariumMaui Ocean Center
3 mi MuseumAlexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
in town GardenMaui Nui Botanical Gardens
31 mi GardenKahanu GardenSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Haleakala National Park: Michael Oswald, Public domain · Kalaupapa National Historical Park: Jack Boucher, Public domain · Maui Ocean Center: Richard N Horne, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum: Joel Bradshaw, Public domain · Maui Nui Botanical Gardens: Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · Kahanu Garden: dronepicr, CC BY 2.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wailuku
18pages on Wailuku
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Wailuku
About 3 of every 100 Wailuku residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Hawaii.
Landmarks
10 places in Wailuku on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Famous people from Wailuku
13 notable people were born in Wailuku.
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Kurt SuzukiAmerican baseball player and manager · born 1983
About Wailuku
Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States
Wailuku is a census-designated place (CDP) in and county seat of Maui Island, Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 17,697 at the 2020 census. Wailuku is just west of Kahului, at the mouth of the ʻĪao Valley. In the early 20th century, Wailuku was Maui's main tourist destination. It has since been eclipsed by resort towns such as Kihei. Historic sites in the town include Kaʻahumanu Church (named after Queen Kaʻahumanu, wife of Kamehameha I), which dates to 1876; the Wailuku Civic Center Historic District; the site of the Chee Kung Tong Society Building; and the Bailey House, a 19th-century former seminary and home that houses a history museum and the Maui Historical Society…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 5.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 249 ft
- ZIP code
- 96793
- Area code
- 808
Wailuku’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Wailuku.
Waihee-WaiehuKahuluiWaikapuWailuku
How the neighbors grade
| Town | HI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wailuku | — | — | C− | — | — | A− |
| Waihee-Waiehu | — | — | C− | — | — | A− |
| Kahului | — | — | C | — | — | B+ |
| Waikapu | — | — | C | — | — | A |
Wailuku, Waihee-Waiehu, Kahului and Waikapu report no FBI crime data of their own. Wailuku, Waihee-Waiehu, Kahului and Waikapu aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Wailuku with a neighbor →
Questions about Wailuku
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wailuku, HI a good place to live?
Wailuku has no overall grade: it has no figures for safety and schools, and an overall grade needs at least three of the four big subjects (cost of living, safety, schools and health).
Is Wailuku, HI expensive?
Yes. That is 9.3 years of the area's median household income ($97,109 across the Kahului-Wailuku, HI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.
What is Wailuku, HI known for?
13 notable people were born here, including Keōpūolani and Kurt Suzuki.