Living in Kaanapali, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kaanapali · Census data 2020–2024
Kaanapali has 1,170 residents with a median age of 61.4. The median household income is $129,167 (29% higher than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $1,952,200, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Kaanapali is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kaanapali at a glance
- Population
- 1,170
- Median age
- 61.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $129,167State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $1,952,200State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 89.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Kaanapali a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 133% higher than the state median; unemployment of 17.6%.
The weather is best in January–February and April–May.
Cost of living in Kaanapali
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kaanapali the median home value is $1,952,200, 487% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 45.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Kaanapali median household income
The median household income in Kaanapali is $129,167 and the income per person is $103,475. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Kaanapali: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,845
- Owner-occupied
- 89.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.4%
- Vacant
- 72.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.29
72.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Kaanapali has many vacation and second homes.
Kaanapali demographics
- Population
- 1,170
- Median age
- 61.4
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 42.6%
- Households
- 510
- Foreign-born
- 11.8%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kaanapali ›
Education in Kaanapali
45.6% of adults 25 and older in Kaanapali have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 19.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kaanapali
- Unemployment rate
- 17.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 37.2%
- Drive alone
- 51.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Kaanapali vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaanapali | 1,170 | $129,167 | $1,952,200 | $3,501 |
| Mahinahina | 1,027 | $162,813 | $1,224,600 | $2,672 |
| Lahaina | 10,162 | $88,889 | $881,700 | $1,997 |
| Napili-Honokowai | 7,308 | $105,565 | $878,900 | $2,220 |
| Kapalua | 469 | $154,375 | $1,604,200 | $2,433 |
| Launiupoko | 679 | $132,917 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Waihee-Waiehu | 10,988 | $126,735 | $777,000 | $2,191 |
| Waikapu | 3,591 | $122,917 | $884,400 | $2,404 |
| Wailuku | 16,926 | $102,942 | $855,700 | $1,762 |
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What is the median household income in Kaanapali, HI?
The median household income in Kaanapali is $129,167, 29% higher than the Hawaii median of $100,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kaanapali?
The median home value in Kaanapali is $1,952,200, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Kaanapali?
The median gross rent in Kaanapali is $3,501 per month, about 45.3% of household income.
Is Kaanapali, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Hawaii median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 133% higher than the state median; unemployment of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Kaanapali?
The median age in Kaanapali is 61.4 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Kaanapali?
The average commute to work in Kaanapali is 18 minutes; 37.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kaanapali?
The unemployment rate in Kaanapali is 17.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kaanapali?
45.6% of adults in Kaanapali have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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