Wailea is a city in Hawaii state in USA with a population of 6239 residents.. The poverty rate of Wailea is 10.9%, which is 22% lower than national average. The typical household in Wailea earns $74347 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 33% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Wailea, only 97% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Wailea remained 6.1%, which is 30% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Wailea, only 46% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Wailea is 220, which is 120% higher than national average. Median home value in Wailea is $1133600 , which is 393% higher than national average. While median income in Wailea remained $74347, which is 10% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.