Waimanalo is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Hawaii. With a population of 6,057 people and four associated neighborhoods, Waimanalo is the 27th largest community in Hawaii.

Housing costs in Waimanalo are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Hawaii.

Waimanalo is home to a number of people employed in the armed forces. When you visit or walk around Waimanalo, some of the people you will bump into will be military people In and out of uniform, jogging, shopping and generally out and about town.

Waimanalo is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

One downside of living in Waimanalo, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.16 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.

Even though Waimanalo is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly taxis for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.

In terms of college education, the citizens of Waimanalo rank slightly lower than the national average. 15.91% of adults 25 and older in Waimanalo have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community.

The per capita income in Waimanalo in 2022 was $41,610, which is upper middle income relative to Hawaii and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $166,440 for a family of four. However, Waimanalo contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Waimanalo is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Waimanalo home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Waimanalo residents report their race to be Native Hawaiian, followed by Asian. Waimanalo also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 19.26% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Waimanalo include German, Portuguese, Irish, English, and French.

The most common language spoken in Waimanalo is English. Other important languages spoken here include Pacific Island languages and Spanish.