Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Wahiawa

Affordability

In Wahiawa, the median household income is $87,143 and the median gross rent is $1,546 per month, with renters making up 46% of households, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). Affordable and income-based housing can provide meaningful relief for renters whose costs exceed standard affordability thresholds in this market.

Safety

Violent crime data from the local police agency for Wahiawa is.

Of the 3 HUD-assisted properties in Wahiawa, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

Getting Around Wahiawa

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Wahiawa scores a 23 out of 100 (Car-Dependent), with a Bike Score of 17 out of 100. No Transit Score is available. Most daily errands will likely require a car.

Schools

11 schools across 1 district serve Wahiawa, including 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school, according to the NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Wahiawa

The median household income in Wahiawa is $87,143 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median rent across all rentals in the city is $1,546 per month, per the same source, which can make income-restricted housing a meaningful source of savings for eligible renters.

Affordable and income-based rentals help bridge the gap between market rents and what lower-income households can realistically afford. Wahiawa has 214 income-restricted units across 3 HUD-assisted or LIHTC properties, with rents set based on area median income limits rather than market conditions.

• Median household income: $87,143/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,546/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of residents who rent: 46% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units available: 214 across 3 properties

Environment & Flood Risk

All 3 assisted properties in Wahiawa have been mapped for flood zone status. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, suggesting low flood exposure across the city's affordable housing stock.