Jobs & Economy in Wailea
Wailea's economy runs almost entirely through its named resort and luxury-hospitality anchors, alongside a real, honest income/housing-value tension this record discloses directly.
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Learn moreNamed resort and golf anchors
Wailea's economy centers on named resort anchors (Four Seasons Resort Maui, Grand Wailea, Fairmont Kea Lani, Andaz Maui at Wailea), three championship golf courses, and The Shops at Wailea.
A real, disclosed income/housing-value tension
Wailea's own resident median household income ran only approximately $89,375 (2023 ACS) despite median home prices in the millions -- a gap tied to the real distinction between resident renters/workers and the area's wealthiest, often part-time, property owners.
Limited economic diversification beyond resort/hospitality
Unlike Kihei's real, modest diversification into healthcare, education, and tech, Wailea's own job base runs almost entirely through its resort and hospitality employers.
Key takeaways
- Wailea's economy runs almost entirely through resort and luxury-hospitality employers.
- A real, disclosed gap exists between Wailea's modest resident income and its extreme home prices.
- Wailea carries less economic diversification than neighboring Kihei.
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