Living in Kihei, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kihei · Census data 2020–2024
Kihei has 21,567 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $87,772 (13% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $919,900, the median rent is $2,045/month.
Kihei at a glance
- Population
- 21,567
- Median age
- 43.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $87,772State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $919,900State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $2,045/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 59.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Kihei a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Hawaii median; home values 10% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in December to February and April.
Cost of living in Kihei
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kihei the median home value is $919,900, 176% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,045 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,806 a month in housing costs.
Kihei median household income
The median household income in Kihei is $87,772 and the income per person is $45,698. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Kihei: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,155
- Owner-occupied
- 59.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.7%
- Vacant
- 32.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.62
32.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Kihei has many vacation and second homes.
Kihei demographics
- Population
- 21,567
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 8,182
- Foreign-born
- 18.3%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kihei ›
Education in Kihei
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Kihei have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kihei
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Kihei vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kihei | 21,567 | $87,772 | $919,900 | $2,045 |
| Maalaea | 210 | $72,500 | $666,700 | $2,156 |
| Wailea | 6,352 | $90,000 | $1,534,800 | $2,554 |
| Keokea | 2,892 | $114,250 | $728,400 | $1,836 |
| Kula | 6,791 | $100,433 | $1,127,700 | $2,240 |
| Kahului | 28,288 | $98,077 | $862,600 | $1,488 |
| Pukalani | 8,679 | $102,976 | $973,700 | $1,608 |
| 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 Kihei, HI?
The median household income in Kihei is $87,772, 13% lower 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 Kihei?
The median home value in Kihei is $919,900, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Kihei?
The median gross rent in Kihei is $2,045 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is Kihei, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Hawaii median; home values 10% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Kihei?
The median age in Kihei is 43.1 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Kihei?
The average commute to work in Kihei is 22 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kihei?
The unemployment rate in Kihei is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kihei?
31.4% of adults in Kihei 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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