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Waimea (Hawaii County).

$1,867/mo median rent

Rent runs on the higher side, at $1,867 a month median. Whether that premium makes sense usually comes down to the local job market and what it pays. Home prices are steep, with a median around $677,400. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

2.7% county unemployment

Unemployment in Hawaii County is 2.7%, well below the national average of 4.3%. That's the county-wide rate; BLS doesn't measure a place this size on its own.

287 violent crimes per 100k, whole jurisdiction

Waimea (Hawaii County) doesn't have its own police department, so there's no crime rate for it alone. The figures shown are for the Hawaii Police Department jurisdiction as a whole, which runs close to the national average for violent crime and covers many communities. Individual neighborhoods can differ a lot from that overall rate.

27 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 27.1 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 19% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 3.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

42% bachelor's degree or higher

The population is well-educated, with 42% holding college degrees. That points to a strong professional base and generally a healthy local economy.

3 public schools inside the boundary

There are 3 public schools inside the boundary and 4 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12:1, well below the national average of 16:1. Smaller class sizes are generally a positive sign for a district.

The nearest national park or historic site is Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site (13 miles away). There are 6 national parks and sites within a day's drive.