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Waipahu, Hawaii

       
Total population 33,289 Average January/July temperatures 69.6° / 74.9°
Median home price $ 485,000 Annual Precipitation 33.98 in. /yr.
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Waipahu, Hawaii

This town's name means "bursting or exploding water" in native Hawaiian language.

Cultural Attractions
The community is home to Hawaii's Plantation Village, an outdoor museum with furnished homes and other community structures that display the lifestyles of Hawaii's plantation workers.
Economy
Though agriculture, especially sugar, plays a significant role in the city's economy, much of its earnings comes from tourism.
Geography
Waipahu is just northwest of Pearl Harbor.
Historical
Waipahu began as a work camp for the Oahu Sugar Co. in 1897.
Recreation
The town boasts several shopping centers, L'Orange Park, and Waipahu Cultural Garden Park.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 77.41 ° / 61.73 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 82.45 ° / 67.25 °
Precipitation (?) 33.98 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 44 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 9
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 76
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 485,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $61946.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $49228
Maximum state income tax (?) 8.25 %
State sales tax (?) 4.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .100 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 33
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 43
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 18
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 50
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 19
Number of libraries within the county (?) 41
Number of museums within the county (?) 20
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 7
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 33,289
Population density (?) 12,953 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 49.1% growth
Population over 55 (?) 10,086 people
Education (?) 22 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 39
Number of clinics within the county (?) 133
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 34
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